They are more inclined to become obstreperous and combative on such occasions.

Occasionally, some of them would become obstreperous-perhapsbecause of my lordly order to leave the room.

A lunatic may be 'soothed,' as it is called, for a time, but, in the end, he is very apt to become obstreperous.

Sharon became obstreperous, disruptive, noisy, and very disrespectful to her elders.

Father Burke, who had begun politely enough, became obstreperous and abusive.

They flourished weapons publicly, and otherwise became obstreperous.

Malaboch became obstreperous in 1894, and Mpefu followed his example in 1898.

He became obstreperous, when General Polk called a guard and had him marched off to the guard-house.

Sometimes he became obstreperous.