Refractory
Refractory adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.
Usage example: refractory players will be ejected from the game
Resistant and refractory are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Resistant" instead an adjective "Refractory".
Resistant
Resistant adjective - Disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority.
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Synonyms for Resistant
Refractory and resistant are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Refractory" instead an adjective "Resistant".
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Related pairs
- firm and refractory
- firm and resistant
- inflexible and refractory
- inflexible and resistant
- sturdy and refractory
- sturdy and resistant
- obstinate and refractory
- obstinate and resistant
- stubborn and refractory
- stubborn and resistant
- unyielding and refractory
- unyielding and resistant
- stiff and refractory
- stiff and resistant
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