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Definitions

insubordination

NOUN
disobedience
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dereliction infringement
STRONG
defiance disregard dissension indiscipline insurrection mutiny noncompliance nonobservance rebellion revolt revolution riot sabotage
WEAK
noncooperation
Antonyms
STRONG
calm harmony obedience peace regard respect submission subordination

Example Sentences

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Will Hegseth now fire Colby for some contrived claim of insubordination?

From Slate • Jul. 8, 2025

While in the Marines, he had a tour in Asia and was often reprimanded for insubordination.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2025

Truman fired MacArthur for his insubordination, at some political risk.

From Slate • Jul. 18, 2024

Eventually he was given a formal charge of insubordination.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2023

“What is going on here? I told you I would never allow any insubordination in my household. You explain what is going on this instant!”

From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.