2
protesting(adjective, oppositional)
2
relentless(adjective, persistent, obstinate, stubborn, insistent)
2
reluctant(adjective, unwilling)
2
resolved(adjective, persistent, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
2
riotous(adjective, wild, contrary, naughty, unruly)
2
sarcastic(adjective, insolent)
2
traitorous(adjective, disobedient)
2
uncomplying(adjective, unwilling)
2
valiant(adjective, strong, bold, spirited, brave)
2
violent(adjective, hostile, belligerent, quarrelsome)
2
wilful
1
adventuresome(adjective, mad, bold, naughty, impudent)
1
adventurous(strong, bold, spirited, brave, courageous)
1
anal-retentive(adjective, persistent, obstinate, insistent, dogged)
1
antagonizing(adjective, oppositional)
1
badly behaved
1
ballsy(adjective, mad, bold, naughty, impudent)
1
bellicose(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
1
beyond control
1
blatant
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