1. people who refuse to obey orders or show disrespect to authority

1. to treat or regard as insubordinate; to cause to be disobedient
Usage: rare; less common than the noun form

Examples

• The military court-martialed the insubordinates who refused to follow orders.
• Several insubordinates were dismissed from the company for their defiant behavior.
• The manager warned that any further insubordinates would face termination.
• The captain identified the insubordinates among the crew and removed them from duty.
• Insubordinates in the organization undermined the leadership's authority.
• The principal dealt firmly with the insubordinates in the student body.