The disposition boldly to defy or resist authority or an opposing force

• recalcitrancy

  1. Recalcitrance.

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  1. Recalcitrance.

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• recalcitrance

  1. The state of being recalcitrant.

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  1. The state of being recalcitrant.

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• defiance

  1. Intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude; readiness to contend or resist.
  2. The feeling, or spirit of being defiant.
  3. The act or an example of defying; bold resistance to an opposing force or authority.

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  1. Intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude; readiness to contend or resist.
  2. The feeling, or spirit of being defiant.
  3. The act or an example of defying; bold resistance to an opposing force or authority.

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• contumacy

  1. Obstinate or contemptuous resistance to authority; stubborn rebelliousness.
  2. Stubborn refusal to submit to authority, esp. that of a law court; insubordination; disobedience

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  1. Obstinate or contemptuous resistance to authority; stubborn rebelliousness.
  2. Stubborn refusal to submit to authority, esp. that of a law court; insubordination; disobedience

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• contempt

  1. The state of being despised or dishonored:
  2. The punishable act of showing disrespect for the authority or dignity of a court (or legislature), as by disobedience, unruliness, etc.
  3. Open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body.

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  1. The state of being despised or dishonored:
  2. The punishable act of showing disrespect for the authority or dignity of a court (or legislature), as by disobedience, unruliness, etc.
  3. Open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body.

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The feeling of despising

• scorn

  1. Expression of this in words or manner
  2. Contempt or disdain felt toward a person or object considered despicable or unworthy:
  3. The object of such contempt

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  1. Expression of this in words or manner
  2. Contempt or disdain felt toward a person or object considered despicable or unworthy:
  3. The object of such contempt

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• disdain

  1. (Uncountable) A feeling of contempt or scorn.
  2. A feeling or show of contempt and aloofness; scorn.
  3. The feeling, attitude, or expression of disdaining; aloof contempt or scorn

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  1. (Uncountable) A feeling of contempt or scorn.
  2. A feeling or show of contempt and aloofness; scorn.
  3. The feeling, attitude, or expression of disdaining; aloof contempt or scorn

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• despisal

  1. Contempt; scornful hatred

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  1. Contempt; scornful hatred

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• contempt

  1. The state of being despised or dishonored:
  2. The punishable act of showing disrespect for the authority or dignity of a court (or legislature), as by disobedience, unruliness, etc.
  3. Open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body.

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  1. The state of being despised or dishonored:
  2. The punishable act of showing disrespect for the authority or dignity of a court (or legislature), as by disobedience, unruliness, etc.
  3. Open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body.

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An act that offends a person's sense of pride or dignity

• slight

  1. A deliberate discourtesy; a snub:
  2. A slighting or being slighted by pointedly indifferent, disrespectful, or supercilious treatment
  3. The act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.

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  1. A deliberate discourtesy; a snub:
  2. A slighting or being slighted by pointedly indifferent, disrespectful, or supercilious treatment
  3. The act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.

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• outrage

  1. Great anger, indignation, etc. aroused by such an act or offense
  2. An act of extreme violence or viciousness:
  3. Something that is grossly offensive to decency, morality, or good taste:

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  1. Great anger, indignation, etc. aroused by such an act or offense
  2. An act of extreme violence or viciousness:
  3. Something that is grossly offensive to decency, morality, or good taste:

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• offense

  1. The act of creating resentment, hurt feelings, displeasure, etc.
  2. (Sports) The means or tactics used in attempting to score.
  3. The team in possession of the ball or puck, or those players whose primary duty is to attempt to score.

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  1. The act of creating resentment, hurt feelings, displeasure, etc.
  2. (Sports) The means or tactics used in attempting to score.
  3. The team in possession of the ball or puck, or those players whose primary duty is to attempt to score.

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• insult

  1. An insulting act, remark, etc.; affront; indignity
  2. (--- Medicine) A bodily injury, irritation, or trauma.
  3. (Med.) Damage or injury to tissues or organs of the body

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  1. An insulting act, remark, etc.; affront; indignity
  2. (--- Medicine) A bodily injury, irritation, or trauma.
  3. (Med.) Damage or injury to tissues or organs of the body

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• indignity

  1. Humiliating, degrading, or abusive treatment.
  2. A source of offense, as to a person's pride or sense of dignity; an affront.
  3. (Obsolete) Lack of dignity or honor.

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  1. Humiliating, degrading, or abusive treatment.
  2. A source of offense, as to a person's pride or sense of dignity; an affront.
  3. (Obsolete) Lack of dignity or honor.

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• contumely

  1. Rudeness or contempt arising from arrogance; insolence.
  2. An insolent or arrogant remark or act.
  3. Haughty and contemptuous rudeness; insulting and humiliating treatment or language

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  1. Rudeness or contempt arising from arrogance; insolence.
  2. An insolent or arrogant remark or act.
  3. Haughty and contemptuous rudeness; insulting and humiliating treatment or language

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• affront

  1. An open or intentional offense, slight, or insult:
  2. (Obsolete) A hostile encounter or meeting.
  3. An open or intentional insult; slight to one's dignity

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  1. An open or intentional offense, slight, or insult:
  2. (Obsolete) A hostile encounter or meeting.
  3. An open or intentional insult; slight to one's dignity

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