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obstreperous Definition

ob·strep·er·ous (əb strep′ər əs, äb-)

adjective

noisy, boisterous, or unruly, esp. in resisting or opposing

Etymology: L obstreperus < obstrepere, to roar at < ob- (see ob-) + strepere, to roar < IE base *(s)trep-, to make a loud noise > OE thræft, strife

obstreperous Related Forms

ob·strep′·er·ously adverb ob·strep′·er·ous·ness noun

obstreperous Synonyms

obstreperous

modif.

boisterous, noisy, vociferous, raucous; see loud 2. See syn. study at vociferous.

obstreperous Usage Examples

Used with adjective complement

become: PCP also releases adrenaline so users become immensely strong; if they become obstreperous they often need several people to control them.