Crossness
Impudence
Impudence noun - Disrespectful or argumentative talk given in response to a command or request.
Usage example: my mother would not tolerate impudence from any of us
Crossness and impudence are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Crossness" instead a noun "Impudence".
Nearby Words: impudent, impudently
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Impudence and Crossness. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/crossness/impudence
Crossness & Impudence. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/crossness/impudence>.
Impudence or Crossness. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/crossness/impudence.
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