Defiant
Defiant adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.
Usage example: the defiant puppy refused to let go of the football
Fractious is a synonym for defiant in disobedient topic. In some cases you can use "Fractious" instead an adjective "Defiant".
Fractious
Fractious adjective - Easily irritated or annoyed.
Defiant is a synonym for fractious in disobedient topic. Sometimes you can use "Defiant" instead an adjective "Fractious".
Nearby Word: fraction
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- obstinate and defiant
- obstinate and fractious
- obstreperous and defiant
- obstreperous and fractious
- disorderly and defiant
- disorderly and fractious
- difficult and defiant
- difficult and fractious
- wild and defiant
- wild and fractious
- contrary and defiant
- contrary and fractious
- perverse and defiant
- perverse and fractious
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