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as in mischievous
engaging in or marked by childish misbehavior
their froward pranks are not appropriate in the workplace
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as in rebellious
given to resisting authority or another's control
froward students sent to the office for chronic disciplinary problems
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as in stubborn
given to resisting control or discipline by others
acting like a froward preschooler is not going to get you what you want
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