Enfroward

/ɛnˈfroʊwərd/ verb

Definition

to make froward or stubborn; to render unwilling or difficult (archaic).

Etymology

From en- + froward (from Old English fromward, meaning turned away or contrary, from from + ward). An extremely rare archaic term.

Kelly Says

Froward is nearly extinct, but when someone 'enfrowards' another person, they're making them contrary or obstinate—it's the verbal version of old English stubbornness.

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