What is another word for Disobeying?

Pronunciation: [dˌɪsə͡ʊbˈe͡ɪɪŋ] (IPA)

Disobeying is an act of not following rules, orders or commands given by authority figures. It can be frustrating and challenging to deal with individuals who disobey rules but knowing synonyms can help you in communicating and addressing the situation better. Synonyms for disobedience can include defiance, rebellion, noncompliance, insubordination, resistance, and recalcitrance. Each of these words represents a slight difference in meaning, but they all suggest a willful disregard for authority. When dealing with disobedient individuals, it's always best to approach the situation calmly but firmly and use the appropriate synonym depending on the context.

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What are the hypernyms for Disobeying?

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Usage examples for Disobeying

Yes; but what's one more in a family doing Disobeying things?
"Girls of the Forest"
L. T. Meade
"Perhaps she will be angry with us for Disobeying the Watch-Dog's orders," Dot whispered; "and then she may punish us in some terrible manner."
"Dot and Tot of Merryland"
L. Frank Baum
Again, when the Queen once asked him, "Is it true, Lord John, that you hold that a subject is justified, in certain circumstances, in Disobeying his sovereign?"
"Lady-John-Russell"
MacCarthy, Desmond

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