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noncooperation

non·co·op·er·a·tion
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [non-koh-op-uh-rey-shuh n]
    • /ˌnɒn koʊˌɒp əˈreɪ ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [non-koh-op-uh-rey-shuh n]
    • /ˌnɒn koʊˌɒp əˈreɪ ʃən/

Definitions of noncooperation word

  • noun noncooperation failure or refusal to cooperate. 1
  • noun noncooperation a method or practice, as that established in India by Gandhi, of showing opposition to acts or policies of the government by refusing to participate in civic and political life or to obey governmental regulations. Compare civil disobedience (def 1), passive resistance. 1
  • noun noncooperation Failure or refusal to cooperate, especially as a form of protest. 1
  • noun noncooperation disobedience 1
  • noun noncooperation failure or refusal to cooperate 0
  • noun noncooperation refusal to pay taxes, obey government decrees, etc, as a protest 0

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Origin of noncooperation

First appearance:

before 1785
One of the 44% newest English words
First recorded in 1785-95; non- + cooperation

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Parts of speech for Noncooperation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

noncooperation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for noncooperation

noun noncooperation

  • defiance — Defiance is behaviour or an attitude which shows that you are not willing to obey someone.
  • nonconformity — failure or refusal to conform, as with established customs, attitudes, or ideas.
  • disobedience — lack of obedience or refusal to comply; disregard or transgression.
  • boldness — not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff; courageous and daring: a bold hero.
  • insubordination — the quality or condition of being insubordinate, or of being disobedient to authority; defiance: The employee was fired for insubordination.

Antonyms for noncooperation

noun noncooperation

  • cooperation — joint operation or action
  • calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
  • harmony — agreement; accord; harmonious relations.
  • obedience — the state or quality of being obedient.
  • peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.

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