7
insurgence(noun, order, disregard, neglect, strike)
7
insurgency(noun, order, disregard, command, call)
7
obstinacy(noun, opposition, resistance, disobedience, stubbornness)
7
revolt(noun, order, disregard, neglect, strike)
7
stubbornness(noun, disregard, neglect, strike, dislike)
6
contrariness(noun, order, disregard, command, split)
6
contravention(noun, breach, lapse, flaw, violation)
6
dispute(noun, disagreement, question, opposition, test)
6
dissent(noun, disagreement, agitation, rebuff, snub)
6
temerity(noun, disregard, gall, arrogance, disobedience)
5
brazenness(noun, disregard, face, assurance, disobedience)
5
cartel(noun, disregard, challenge, resistance, taunt)
5
contradiction(noun, split, division, opposition, flaw)
5
effrontery(noun, disregard, gall, arrogance, disobedience)
5
impudence(noun, disregard, face, assurance, resistance)
5
intractability(noun, resistance, stubbornness, dare, recalcitrancy)
5
noncooperation(noun, resistance, disobedience, insolence, stubbornness)
5
objection(noun, dispute, question, opposition, test)
5
provocation(noun, attack, disregard, dispute, challenge)
5
stump(noun, disregard, challenge, resistance, taunt)
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