Contrary and Yielding

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Contrary adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.

Usage example: the contrary soldier is facing a court-martial for insubordination

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Yielding is an antonym for contrary.

Yielding adjective - Receiving or enduring without offering resistance.

Usage example: a person too yielding to even stand up for his own rights

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Contrary is an antonym for yielding.

Nearby Words: yield, yielded

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