Such rules go against his instincts for rebellion (of the nonviolent sort).

Coming to terms with this can go against one's deepest instincts and traditions.

"I should not have gone against my instincts," he said, looking directly at Biturgo.

It went against Blade's instincts to run like a rabbit, but he didn't see what else to do.

There's no way you can go against her instincts, Casimir, don't even think about it.

Just shows what happens when you go against your instincts.

Wendy nods, but I can see it goes against her instincts.

He didn't know how to go against his instincts.

Just throwing it open to chance seems to go against my natural instincts.

He'd persuaded her to go against her own best instincts.