as in rebelliousness
failure or refusal to do what someone has told or asked you to do; lack of cooperation
They adopted a strategy of noncooperation until they were treated fairly.
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Recent Examples of noncooperation
Each campus should follow state law and guidelines regarding noncooperation with ICE and/or other federal entities.
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Isidro Ortiz, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
In addition, state-level politicians, including attorneys general and governors, have repeatedly demonstrated their willingness to challenge federal overreach through litigation and noncooperation.
—Victor Menaldo, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
The law was implemented in 2018 and effectively legalized noncooperation between state law enforcement agencies and federal immigration officials.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 18 Nov. 2024
America hasn’t conducted on-site inspections of Russia’s nuclear arsenal since March 2020 in any case, first because of Covid-19 and then Russian noncooperation during the war in Ukraine.
—Matthew Kroenig, WSJ, 1 Mar. 2023
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Isidro Ortiz, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
In addition, state-level politicians, including attorneys general and governors, have repeatedly demonstrated their willingness to challenge federal overreach through litigation and noncooperation.
—Victor Menaldo, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
The law was implemented in 2018 and effectively legalized noncooperation between state law enforcement agencies and federal immigration officials.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 18 Nov. 2024
America hasn’t conducted on-site inspections of Russia’s nuclear arsenal since March 2020 in any case, first because of Covid-19 and then Russian noncooperation during the war in Ukraine.
—Matthew Kroenig, WSJ, 1 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncooperation
Noun
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The profits, in turn, are used to fund the rebellion.—
Nicolas Niarchos,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2025
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Tariffs meet South Korean domestic turmoil The tariff upheaval comes at an inopportune time as former President Yoon Suk Yeol stands in court to face charges of rebellion over his institution of martial law in December.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Man Utd fans explain their song of defiance United fans have turned to Bonnie Tyler in a season of heartache Mikel Arteta, Arsenal Mikel Arteta has been reluctant to discuss his own musical tastes publicly.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The students and faculty who are protesting in peaceful defiance of these senseless and often cruel actions should be commended for their conviction.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Maintain safety by allowing your teen to share sensitive information without judgement, punishment, disrespect, or harsh criticism.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
4 Mar. 2025
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From today’s extended look, director Joseph Kosinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer have delivered something that’s akin to a Top Gun with lots of riveting, cut-the-corner race scenes that outstrip those of James Mangold’s Ford v. Ferrari (no disrespect) and bromance camaraderie.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2025
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Alleging disobedience, among other claimed doctrinal infractions, the OCA excommunicated the Homyks and longtime parish council leader Rivera.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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Outright disobedience is exceedingly rare.—
Hurubie Meko,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Noncooperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncooperation. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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