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

Need another word that means the same as “insubordination”? Find 8 synonyms and 30 related words for “insubordination” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Insubordination” are: rebelliousness, disobedience, unruliness, indiscipline, bad behaviour, misbehaviour, misconduct, delinquency

Insubordination as a Noun

Definitions of "Insubordination" as a noun

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

• Defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders.
• Defiance of authority.
• An insubordinate act.

Synonyms of "Insubordination" as a noun (8 Words)

bad behaviour	That which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency.
delinquency	Nonpayment of a debt when due. Social causes of crime and delinquency.
disobedience	Failure or refusal to obey rules or someone in authority. Disobedience to law is sometimes justified.
indiscipline	Lack of discipline. Public concern about indiscipline in schools.
misbehaviour	The action of misbehaving; bad behaviour. He had denied all sexual misbehaviour.
misconduct	Unacceptable or improper behaviour, especially by an employee or professional person. Smith got a game misconduct for spearing Nick Kypreos.
rebelliousness	An insubordinate act.
unruliness	The trait of being prone to disobedience and lack of discipline.

Usage Examples of "Insubordination" as a noun

• He was dismissed for insubordination.

Associations of "Insubordination" (30 Words)

ascent	A movement upward. The ascent grew steeper.
betrayal	An act of deliberate betrayal. These developments represented a betrayal of democracy.
betrayer	A person who says one thing and does another.
complain	Express complaints discontent displeasure or unhappiness. Local authorities complained that they lacked sufficient resources.
defector	A person who abandons their duty (as on a military post. Staff interviewed escapees and defectors to the West.
demonstration	A show of military force or preparedness. The lecturer shot off a pistol as a demonstration of the startle response.
disloyal	(of a remark or thought) demonstrating a lack of loyalty. She was accused of being disloyal to the government.
disloyalty	The quality of being disloyal. An accusation of disloyalty and betrayal.
disobedience	Failure or refusal to obey rules or someone in authority. Disobedience to law is sometimes justified.
firebrand	A piece of wood that has been burned or is burning. A political firebrand.
ingratitude	A discreditable lack of gratitude. He returned his daughter s care with ingratitude and unkindness.
instigator	Someone who deliberately foments trouble. He was not the instigator of the incident.
insurgent	A person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions. Alleged links with insurgent groups.
insurrection	A violent uprising against an authority or government. Opposition to the new regime led to armed insurrection.
mutiny	Engage in a mutiny against an authority. A mutiny by those manning the weapons could trigger a global war.
overthrow	A score made because the ball has been overthrown. He grips the ball too tight and overthrows it.
perfidy	An act of deliberate betrayal. It was an example of his perfidy.
protest	Utter words of protest. Two senior scientists resigned in protest.
quisling	Someone who collaborates with an enemy occupying force. He had the Quisling owner of the factory arrested.
rebel	Take part in a rebellion renounce a former allegiance. The Earl of Pembroke subsequently rebelled against Henry III.
rebellion	Organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another. The Bretons rose in rebellion against the King.
revolt	Take violent action against an established government or ruler; rebel. He was revolted by the stench that greeted him.
riot	Take part in a riot disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot. He was convicted on charges of riot and assault.
rising	An armed protest against authority; a revolt. A rising market.
traitor	A person who says one thing and does another. He was a traitor to his own class.
treachery	An act of deliberate betrayal. Many died because of his treachery.
treason	The crime of betraying one’s country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government. Doubt is the ultimate treason against faith.
turncoat	A person who deserts one party or cause in order to join an opposing one. They denounced him as a turncoat.
uphill	Against difficulties. He gave mountain biking clinics on handling steep uphills.
uprising	An act of resistance or rebellion; a revolt. An armed uprising.