disobedience
noun/ˌdɪsəˈbidiəns/
Frequency rank: #9,724 most common English word
Meaning
refusal or failure to obey rules, laws, or someone in authority
Example sentence
The student faced serious consequences for repeated disobedience toward school rules.
Synonyms & related words
- defiance
- noncompliance
- insubordination
- rebellion
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