Contumacious
Contumacious adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.
Miscreant and contumacious are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Miscreant" instead an adjective "Contumacious".
Nearby Word: contumacy
Miscreant
Miscreant noun - A mean, evil, or unprincipled person.
Contumacious and miscreant are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contumacious" instead an adjective "Miscreant".
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