Resistance or defiance against someone or something (authority, orders, etc.); refusing to obey or submitting, ranging from personal insubordination to rebellion.
彼は父親の期待に反抗して、音楽の道を選んだ。
He defied his father's expectations and chose a career in music.
生徒たちが突然校則に反抗して、集会を開いた。
The students suddenly rebelled against the school rules and held a meeting.
職場での反抗はしばしば評価に悪影響を与えることがある。
Insubordination at work can often have a negative effect on evaluations.