contumacy

noun

kən-ˈtü-mə-sē How to pronounce contumacy (audio)
Definition of contumacynext
as in rebellion
refusal to obey a rogue archbishop who was excommunicated on grounds of contumacy

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  1. rebellion
  2. defiance
  3. disobedience
  4. disrespect
Noun
  • That small rebellion becomes a bigger one when the course introduces her to a pack of younger friends, including 20something hunk Sean (Nico Hiraga).
    — Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The series, which premieres its second season April 22 on Disney+, thrusts viewers back into the heart of the galactic rebellion.
    — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of rebellion
Noun
  • The mug shot has become one of the most infamous photos of the president and is a symbol of defiance for both Trump and his supporters.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
  • In response, Trump's administration has launched investigation against four of those states – California, Minnesota, Massachusetts and Maine – over potential Title IX violations for their continued defiance of the order.
    — Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of defiance
Noun
  • Alleging disobedience, among other claimed doctrinal infractions, the OCA excommunicated the Homyks and longtime parish council leader Rivera.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Pardons have sometimes been used in the past — in some cases wisely, in others not — to turn the page on divisive episodes of civil disorder and disobedience.
    — The Editors, National Review, 22 Jan. 2025
Definition of disobedience
Noun
  • The level of disrespect and dishonesty has left me feeling there would be no way to ever trust or feel emotionally safe around my sister.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
  • This isn’t to say Kate’s disrespect to her husband was appropriate.
    — R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of disrespect
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