9
contrary(adjective, difficult, wild, awkward, obstinate)
9
irrepressible(adjective, violence, excitability, rebellious)
9
obstinate(adjective, control, order, resist, violent)
9
obstreperous(adjective, control, order, resist, peace)
8
stubborn(adjective, difficult, violent, determined, impulsive)
7
incorrigible(adjective, disobedience)
7
indomitable(adjective, difficult, violent, wild, awkward)
7
lawless(adjective, control, order, mean, resist)
7
self-willed(adjective, tough, difficult, wild, determined)
7
unbridled(adjective, rough, violent, foolish, violence)
7
unrestrained(adjective, intense, passionate, violent, cruel)
6
naughty(adjective, bad, misbehaved)
6
perverse(adjective, difficult, determined, awkward, impulsive)
6
turbulent(adjective, intense, violent, wild, foolish)
6
uncontrolled(adjective, violent, foolish, crazy, unstable)
6
wilful
5
determined(adjective, persistent, impulsive, obstinate, stubborn)
5
difficult(adjective, tough, terrible, wild, awkward)
5
restive
5
uncooperative(adjective, difficult, wild, awkward, persistent)
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