Monkeyish
Refractory and monkeyish are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Refractory" instead an adjective "Monkeyish".
Refractory
Refractory adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.
Usage example: refractory players will be ejected from the game
Monkeyish and refractory are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Monkeyish" instead an adjective "Refractory".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- obstreperous and monkeyish
- obstreperous and refractory
- restive and monkeyish
- restive and refractory
- disorderly and monkeyish
- disorderly and refractory
- defiant and monkeyish
- defiant and refractory
- naughty and monkeyish
- naughty and refractory
- contrary and monkeyish
- contrary and refractory
- balky and monkeyish
- balky and refractory
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