as in rebellion
refusal to obey
punished her recalcitrance by taking away her driving privileges
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Recent Examples of recalcitrance
The permitting reform that was supposed to pass in parallel with the climate bill never became law because of Republican recalcitrance and Democratic fears of incurring the wrath of environmentalists.
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Jason Furman, Foreign Affairs, 10 Feb. 2025
Some out-of-towners say crowding at the doors and refusing to move out of the way is part of ingrained New England recalcitrance.
—Mike Deehan, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
That could irk some farmers, especially those at odds with John Deere over the company’s recalcitrance over self-repairs.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2025
But recalcitrance among the top brass continued to thwart meaningful change.
—Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024
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Jason Furman, Foreign Affairs, 10 Feb. 2025
Some out-of-towners say crowding at the doors and refusing to move out of the way is part of ingrained New England recalcitrance.
—Mike Deehan, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
That could irk some farmers, especially those at odds with John Deere over the company’s recalcitrance over self-repairs.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2025
But recalcitrance among the top brass continued to thwart meaningful change.
—Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recalcitrance
Noun
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For the dandy, fashion was a vehicle for both self-expression and a subtle form of rebellion against societal norms.—
Ty Gaskins,
Vogue,
29 Apr. 2025
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The seeds of rebellion continue to be planted, with multiple storylines weaving together in tense standoffs that will keep both imperials and agitators on edge.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
25 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
Noun
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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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“Recalcitrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recalcitrance. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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