Imperative
Imperative adjective - Forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law.
Obstinate and imperative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Obstinate" instead an adjective "Imperative".
Nearby Words: imperious, imperatively
Obstinate
Obstinate adjective - Sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.
Imperative and obstinate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Imperative" instead an adjective "Obstinate".
Nearby Words: obstinacy, obstinately
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