Refusing and Stubborn

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Stubborn and refusing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stubborn" instead an adjective "Refusing".

Nearby Words: refuse, refused, refusal, refuser

Stubborn adjective - Sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.

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Refusing and stubborn are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Refusing" instead an adjective "Stubborn".

Nearby Words: stubbornness, stubbornly

Stubborn Wild Hair will live up to its name and fight like a cornered tiger for its shape, refusing all attempts at cutting and styling.

Source: Stubborn Hair
In Song of the Sea, Granny calls Ben a "stubborn boy" when he's loudly refusing to leave the lighthouse.

Source: Ironic Echo / Animated Films
Ser Duncan is proving stubborn by refusing to stand aside and let her invade Ser Eustace Osgrey's lands.

Source: Uriah Gambit aka: The Uriah Gambit

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