Contumacious and Ruly
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Contumacious
Contumacious adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.
Usage example: the judge threatened to charge the contumacious witness with contempt of court
Ruly is an antonym for contumacious.
Nearby Word: contumacy
Ruly
Ruly adjective - Neat and tidy.
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Synonyms for Ruly
Contumacious is an antonym for ruly.
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