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   The meaning of OBSTREPEROUS is marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous. How to use obstreperous in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Obstreperous.

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   Define obstreperous. obstreperous synonyms, obstreperous pronunciation, obstreperous translation, English dictionary definition of obstreperous. adj. Noisily unruly or defiant: The restaurant owner ejected the obstreperous customer. ob·strep′er·ous·ly adv. ob·strep′er·ous·ness n.

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4. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › obstreperousOBSTREPEROUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Noisy or rough, esp in resisting restraint or control Also (dialect, jocular): obstropalous,.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › obstreperousOBSTREPEROUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   OBSTREPEROUS definition: 1. difficult to deal with and noisy: 2. difficult to deal with and noisy: . Learn more.

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   OBSTREPEROUS meaning: 1. difficult to deal with and noisy: 2. difficult to deal with and noisy: . Learn more.

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   What does it mean if someone is obstreperous?

   • If you say that someone is obstreperous, you think that they are noisy and difficult to control. You know I have no intention of being awkward and obstreperous. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

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   What is an obstreperous child?

   • An obstreperous child is hard to control, as children resisting adult discipline. They can also be purposely noisy and boisterous. Obstreperous children were sometimes thrashed with a cane in the old days.

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   Are some people obstreperous?

   • We know that some people are quite obstreperous about it. That must be true, and any dogged and obstreperous individual can be dealt with now that majority verdicts are permitted, and frequently used. A disproportionate amount of time and effort would not thus be spent on chasing the obstreperous or the non-payer.

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   What is the difference between clamorous and obstreperous?

   • clamorous may imply insistency as well as vociferousness in demanding or protesting. blatant implies an offensive bellowing or insensitive loudness. strident suggests harsh and discordant noise. boisterous suggests a noisiness and turbulence due to high spirits. obstreperous suggests unruly and aggressive noisiness and resistance to restraint.

   Obstreperous Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   How were obstreperous animals subdued?

   • One or two animals were, however, very obstreperous, but were speedily subdued by having their legs firmly fastened to the posts behind. There should be a pair of hobbles for each animal, and a blind to put upon obstreperous pack animals when slinging and lashing the load. The third night they came again and were more obstreperous than ever.

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   Are cranks involved or obstreperous?

   • One cannot say that cranks are involved or that anyone is being obstreperous. Suppose that he has already, in the judgment of the licensee, consumed too much alcoholic refreshment so that he is becoming noisy and obstreperous.

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