break the rules
- rebelAuthority defier
- defyResist or challenge openly
- disobeyRefuse to comply
- transgressViolate a boundary
- violationBreaking of rules
outlaw · renegade · maverick · forbidden · taboo · cheat · subvert · revolt · contraband · smuggle · jaywalking · trespass · illegal · bend · loophole · misconduct · anarchy · deviant
- indulgenceindulgence, indulge, indulgent, self-indulgent, overindulgence
- dirty tacticsdirty trick, dirty tricks, dirty pool, foul play, cheap shot
compliance vs. violation
break the rulesfollow the rules
play by the rules · comply · conform · obey · toe the line
moral/ethical stance
break the rulesdo the right thing
Behave with moral integrity
behave · play fair · walk the straight and narrow · walk the line