Contumacious and Steadfast

Contumacious

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

Steadfast and contumacious are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Steadfast" instead an adjective "Contumacious".

Nearby Word: contumacy

Steadfast

Steadfast adjective - Firm in one's allegiance to someone or something.

Contumacious and steadfast are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contumacious" instead an adjective "Steadfast".

Nearby Words: steadfastness, steadfastly
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