Contumacious and Obsequious

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

Usage example: the judge threatened to charge the contumacious witness with contempt of court

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Obsequious is an antonym for contumacious.

Nearby Word: contumacy

Obsequious adjective - Attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery.

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Contumacious is an antonym for obsequious.

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