Synonyms for obstreperous
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : uhb-strep-er-uhs |
| Phonetic Transcription : əbˈstrɛp ər əs |
Top 10 synonyms for obstreperous
Définition of obstreperous
Origin :- c.1600, from Latin obstreperus "clamorous," from obstrepere "drown with noise, make a noise against, oppose noisily," from ob "against" (see ob-) + strepere "make a noise," from PIE *strep-, said to be imitative (cf. Latin stertare "to snore," Old Norse þrapt "chattering," Old English þræft "quarrel"). Related: Obstreperously; obstreperousness.
- adj noisy
- She disposed of that obstreperous individual most summarily.
- Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
- Little Fay was as obstreperous as Tony was disagreeably silent and aloof.
- Extract from : « Jan and Her Job » by L. Allen Harker
- And presently Jan was sleeping almost as soundly as her obstreperous niece.
- Extract from : « Jan and Her Job » by L. Allen Harker
- The obstreperous mother of the pretended groom was—Captain Loreuil!
- Extract from : « A Nest of Spies » by Pierre Souvestre
- "None of your tricks on travelers," said he, in his obstreperous way.
- Extract from : « Put Yourself in His Place » by Charles Reade
- Little fish are often the most obstreperous and the most troublesome.
- Extract from : « Freaks on the Fells » by R.M. Ballantyne
- The second class of obstreperous stewards is easier to manage.
- Extract from : « A Circuit Rider's Wife » by Corra Harris
- The preacher soon discovers that the rich ones are the most obstreperous.
- Extract from : « A Circuit Rider's Wife » by Corra Harris
- The horse proved to be an obstreperous, balky thing, and as contrary as a mule.
- Extract from : « Twenty Years of Hus'ling » by J. P. Johnston
- There would be the same crowd on hand, noisy, obstreperous, vulgar.
- Extract from : « Stubble » by George Looms
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