Obstinate
Obstinate adjective - Sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.
Tyrannical and obstinate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tyrannical" instead an adjective "Obstinate".
Nearby Words: obstinacy, obstinately
Tyrannical
Tyrannical adjective - Exercising power or authority without interference by others.
Obstinate and tyrannical are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obstinate" instead an adjective "Tyrannical".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- firm and obstinate
- firm and tyrannical
- inflexible and obstinate
- inflexible and tyrannical
- rigid and obstinate
- rigid and tyrannical
- stubborn and obstinate
- stubborn and tyrannical
- unyielding and obstinate
- unyielding and tyrannical
- relentless and obstinate
- relentless and tyrannical
- bigoted and obstinate
- bigoted and tyrannical
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