obstreperousness

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Variant of obstreperous

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

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