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Recusant

Obstinate in refusal; specifically, in English history, refusing to acknowledge the supremacy of the king in the churc, or to conform to the established rites of the church; as, a recusant lord.

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Disobedient 84% connected

Neglecting or refusing to obey; omitting to do what is commanded, or doing what is prohibited; refractory; not observant of duty or rules prescribed…

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Disobedient 84% connected

Neglecting or refusing to obey; omitting to do what is commanded, or doing what is prohibited; refractory; not observant of duty or rules prescribed…

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Beat 76% connected

of Beat

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Bohemian 76% connected

Of or pertaining to Bohemia, or to the language of its ancient inhabitants or their descendants. See Bohemian, n., 2.

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Heretic 76% connected

One who holds to a heresy; one who believes some doctrine contrary to the established faith or prevailing religion.

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Maverick 76% connected

In the southwestern part of the united States, a bullock or heifer that has not been branded, and is unclaimed or wild; -- said to be from Maverick,…

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Rebel 76% connected

Pertaining to rebels or rebellion; acting in revolt; rebellious; as, rebel troops.

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Contestant 76% connected

One who contests; an opponent; a litigant; a disputant; one who claims that which has been awarded to another.

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Dissenter 76% connected

One who dissents; one who differs in opinion, or declares his disagreement.

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Dissident 76% connected

No agreeing; dissenting; discordant; different.

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Objector 76% connected

One who objects; one who offers objections to a proposition or measure.

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Protester 76% connected

One who protests; one who utters a solemn declaration.

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Recusancy 74% connected

The state of being recusant; nonconformity.

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Recusancy 74% connected

The state of being recusant; nonconformity.

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Recuse 74% connected

To refuse or reject, as a judge; to challenge that the judge shall not try the cause.

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Recuse 74% connected

To refuse or reject, as a judge; to challenge that the judge shall not try the cause.

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Dissentient 92% connected

Disagreeing; declaring dissent; dissenting.

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Nonconformist 92% connected

One who does not conform to an established church; especially, one who does not conform to the established church of England; a dissenter.

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