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DISOBEDIENCE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DISOBEDIENCE?

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Disobedience as a Noun
Definitions of "Disobedience" as a noun
Synonyms of "Disobedience" as a noun (20 Words)
Usage Examples of "Disobedience" as a noun
Associations of "Disobedience" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Disobedience” are: noncompliance, insubordination, unruliness, indiscipline, bad behaviour, misbehaviour, misconduct, delinquency, rebellion, defiance, mutiny, revolt, recalcitrance, lack of cooperation, wilfulness, intractability, awkwardness, perversity, perverseness, contrariness

Disobedience as a Noun

Definitions of "Disobedience" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “disobedience” as a noun can have the following definitions:

The failure to obey.
The trait of being unwilling to obey.
Failure or refusal to obey rules or someone in authority.

Synonyms of "Disobedience" as a noun (20 Words)

awkwardness	The quality of an embarrassing situation. The awkwardness* of youth.*
bad behaviour	That which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency.
contrariness	Deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline.
defiance	A hostile challenge. The demonstration was held in defiance* of official warnings.*
delinquency	Minor crime, especially that committed by young people. Social causes of crime and delinquency.
indiscipline	Lack of discipline. Public concern about indiscipline* in schools.*
insubordination	Defiance of authority. He was dismissed for insubordination.
intractability	The trait of being hard to influence or control.
lack of cooperation	The state of needing something that is absent or unavailable.
misbehaviour	The action of misbehaving; bad behaviour. He had denied all sexual misbehaviour.
misconduct	A penalty assessed against a player for unsportsmanlike conduct. The general was pardoned for misconduct* of the war.*
mutiny	An open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers. A mutiny* by those manning the weapons could trigger a global war.*
noncompliance	The failure to obey.
perverseness	Deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline.
perversity	A deliberate desire to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way; contrariness. There will always be a few people who through macho perversity* gain satisfaction from bullying and terrorism.*
rebellion	Organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another. An act of teenage rebellion.
recalcitrance	The trait of being unmanageable.
revolt	A refusal to continue to obey or conform. A country wide revolt* against the government.*
unruliness	The trait of being prone to disobedience and lack of discipline.
wilfulness	The trait of being prone to disobedience and lack of discipline.

Usage Examples of "Disobedience" as a noun

Disobedience to law is sometimes justified.

Associations of "Disobedience" (30 Words)

complain	Express complaints discontent displeasure or unhappiness. We all complained bitterly about the food.
cynic	A person who questions whether something will happen or whether it is worthwhile. Some cynics thought that the controversy was all a publicity stunt.
demonstration	A show of military force or preparedness. His demonstration* of the need for computer corpora in language study is convincing.*
disloyalty	The quality of not being loyal to a person, country, or organization; unfaithfulness. An accusation of disloyalty* and betrayal.*
dissatisfy	Fail to satisfy (someone. What is it about these words that dissatisfies you?
firebrand	A piece of burning wood. A political firebrand.
gripe	Secure a boat with gripes. If your baby has gripe* or is teething we have the medication to help them.*
grouch	A habitually grumpy person. He s in a thundering grouch.
grouse	The flesh of the grouse as food.
grumble	Make a low noise. The main grumble* is that he spends too much time away.*
holler	A loud cry or shout. I got his number so you can holler* at him when you get a chance.*
ingratitude	A discreditable lack of gratitude. He returned his daughter s care with ingratitude* and unkindness.*
instigator	A person who initiates a course of action. Any instigators of violence will be punished.
insubordination	Defiance of authority. He was dismissed for insubordination.
insurgent	Relating to rebels. Alleged links with insurgent* groups.*
insurrection	Organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another. Opposition to the new regime led to armed insurrection.
mutiny	Engage in a mutiny against an authority. The crew were on the verge of mutiny.
muttering	A privately expressed complaint or expression of dissatisfaction. There were disloyal mutterings about his leadership.
overthrow	A score made because the ball has been overthrown. He grips the ball too tight and overthrows it.
protest	Write or obtain a protest in regard to a bill. The British team lodged an official protest.
rebellion	The action or process of resisting authority, control, or convention. The Bretons rose in rebellion* against the King.*
revolt	Organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another. The peasants rose in revolt.
riot	Take part in a riot disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot. A prison riot.
rising	Going up, increasing, or sloping upward. The rising* temperature.*
snivel	An act or sound of snivelling. He shouldn t snivel* about his punishment.*
treason	A crime that undermines the offender’s government. Doubt is the ultimate treason* against faith.*
uphill	The upward slope of a hill. Follow the track uphill.
uprising	Organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another. An armed uprising.
whimper	A whimpering sound. Their first appearance in the top flight ended with a whimper* rather than a bang.*
whine	A complaining tone of voice. The dog gave a small whine.