Restive and Respectful
Opposite meaning words
Restive
Restive adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.
Usage example: the restive horse threw its head and refused to move when the rider urged it forward
Respectful is an antonym for restive.
Respectful
Respectful adjective - Marked by or showing proper regard for another's higher status.
Restive is an antonym for respectful.
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