Obsequious and Restive
Opposite meaning words
Obsequious
Obsequious adjective - Attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery.
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Synonyms for Obsequious
Restive is an antonym for obsequious.
Restive
Restive adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.
Usage example: the restive horse threw its head and refused to move when the rider urged it forward
Obsequious is an antonym for restive.
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