Implacable and Pliant

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

Usage example: an implacable judge who knew in his bones that the cover-up extended to the highest levels of government

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Pliant is an antonym for implacable.

Nearby Words: implacability, implacably

Pliant adjective - Able to bend easily without breaking.

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Implacable is an antonym for pliant.

Nearby Words: pliable, pliancy

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