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contumacy vs rebelliousness

rebelliousness vs contumacy

contumacy and rebelliousness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contumacy Yes No No No
rebelliousness Yes No No No
As nouns, rebelliousness is a hypernym of contumacy; that is, rebelliousness is a word with a broader meaning than contumacy:
  • contumacy: obstinate rebelliousness and insubordination; resistance to authority
  • rebelliousness: an insubordinate act
Other hypernyms of contumacy include insubordination.
contumacy (noun) rebelliousness (noun)
willful refusal to appear before a court or comply with a court order; can result in a finding of contempt of court an insubordinate act
obstinate rebelliousness and insubordination; resistance to authority intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
Difference between contumacy and rebelliousness

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