noun as in strong fondness

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disobedience, defiance, stubbornness

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Example Sentences

Example:Employees who show disobedience may face disciplinary action from their manager.

Definition:failure or refusal to obey; the act of neglecting or disregarding a specified rule or order

From disobedience

Example:The youngster's defiance to the teacher's instructions resulted in a visit to the principal's office.

Definition:the action of resisting or openly challenging authority, rules, or decisions

From defiance

Example:Her stubbornness made it difficult for her colleagues to persuade her to change her mind.

Definition:the quality of being unwilling to allow others to persuade or influence one’s action; resolute in maintaining one’s opinions

From stubbornness