Refractory
Refractory adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.
Shrewish and refractory are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shrewish" instead an adjective "Refractory".
Shrewish
Shrewish adjective - Continually complaining or faultfinding.
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Refractory and shrewish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Refractory" instead an adjective "Shrewish".
Nearby Word: shrew
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