Defiant and Mulish

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

Usage example: the defiant puppy refused to let go of the football

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Mulish and defiant are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mulish" instead an adjective "Defiant".

Nearby Words: defiance, defiantly

Mulish adjective - Sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.

Usage example: a mulish determination to have his own way

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Defiant and mulish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defiant" instead an adjective "Mulish".

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