WoW#13 obstreperous: adjective

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WoW#13 obstreperous: adjective definition: noisily and aggressively boisterous strongly objecting to something noisily refusing to be controlled

obstreperous pronunciation: uhb-strep-er-uhs

obstreperous Synonyms rambunctious boisterous vociferous clamorous piercing unruly rowdy

obstreperous Antonyms calm compliant hushed noiseless unaggressive quiet still subdued

obstreperous related forms: adverb obstreperously noun obstreperousness

obstreperous The obstreperous child was difficult to control.

obstreperous The Tazmanian Devil is an obstreperous carnivore with a rapacious appetite.

obstreperous obstreperous Fortunately, the cat was not fazed by the child.

obstreperous The obstreperous band brought the crowd to their feet.

obstreperousness The girl’s obstreperousness befuddled her quiet parents.

obstreperously Obstreperously banging on the pot, the boy drove his mother crazy.

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