as in rebellion
refusal to obey
was fired for chronic insubordination
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Those early bands played a range of styles, though, in a touch of rebellion, stayed away from country at first.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
1 Aug. 2025 -
Paired with flowing boho dresses, long coats, or pencil skirts, these boots become a symbol of attitude and rebellion.—
María Munsuri,
Glamour,
27 July 2025
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For many women, something as simple as buying a bikini becomes an act of defiance.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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When his latest work is once again denied permission by the Ministry of Culture, the censorship pushes him to the edge of defiance.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
25 July 2025
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And why is the punishment for disobedience akin to literal torture?—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 July 2025
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Misbehaviors tagged as disobedience affect Black students disproportionately and are the justification in a third of all suspension and expulsions.—
Meredith Kolodner,
USA TODAY,
1 Apr. 2024
Noun
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Find common ground with others, and confront disrespect appropriately. 4.—
Susan Madsen,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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No disrespect to Lafferty, who at times has been great at his role, but to call this outcome anything but disappointing is an understatement.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 July 2025
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“Insubordination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insubordination. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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