Refractory and Severe

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Refractory adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.

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Severe and refractory are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Severe" instead an adjective "Refractory".

Severe adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.

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Refractory and severe are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Refractory" instead an adjective "Severe".

Nearby Words: severely, severity, severed

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