Contumacious
Contumacious adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.
Spiteful and contumacious are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spiteful" instead an adjective "Contumacious".
Nearby Word: contumacy
Spiteful
Spiteful adjective - Having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it.
Contumacious and spiteful are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contumacious" instead an adjective "Spiteful".
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