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INSUBORDINATION Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word insubordination. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word insubordination. (close relations)
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rebelliousness
nounn
noun

• intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

• an insubordinate act

defiance
nounn
noun

• intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

• a hostile challenge

• a defiant act

disobedience
nounn
noun

• the failure to obey

• the trait of being unwilling to obey

impudence
nounn
noun

• an impudent statement

• the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties

insurrection
nounn
noun

• organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

mutiny
nounn
noun

• open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)

verb

• engage in a mutiny against an authority

resist
verbv
verb

• elude, especially in a baffling way

• stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something

• express opposition through action or words

• withstand the force of something

• resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ

• refuse to comply

revolt
verb, nounv, n
noun

• organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

verb

• make revolution

• fill with distaste

• cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of

Best Hypernyms For INSUBORDINATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for insubordination, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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defiance resistance disobedience noncompliance rebellion rebelliousness recalcitrance

Alternatives for REBELLIOUSNESS

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