Disobey: meaning, definitions and examples

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disobey

[ ˌdɪs.əˈbeɪ ]

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in a formal setting

Fail to obey (a rule, law, or someone in authority).

Synonyms

defy, disregard, ignore

Examples of usage

He was charged with disobeying a lawful order.
The soldiers were punished for disobeying their commanding officer.

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in a casual setting

Fail to comply with an instruction or rule.

Synonyms

defy, disregard, ignore

Examples of usage

She always disobeys her mother's advice.
The students were warned not to disobey the school rules.

Translations

Translations of the word "disobey" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desobedecer

🇮🇳 अवज्ञा करना

🇩🇪 ungehorsam sein

🇮🇩 tidak patuh

🇺🇦 не слухатися

🇵🇱 nie słuchać

🇯🇵 従わない

🇫🇷 désobéir

🇪🇸 desobedecer

🇹🇷 itaat etmemek

🇰🇷 불복종하다

🇸🇦 يعصي

🇨🇿 neposlouchat

🇸🇰 neposlúchať

🇨🇳 不服从

🇸🇮 ne ubogati

🇮🇸 hlýða ekki

🇰🇿 бағынбау

🇬🇪 დაუმორჩილებლობა

🇦🇿 itaətsizlik etmək

🇲🇽 desobedecer

Word origin

The word 'disobey' originated from the combination of 'dis-' meaning 'not' and 'obey' meaning 'to comply with an order, law, or rule'. The concept of disobedience has been present throughout history in various forms, often associated with acts of defiance against authority or societal norms. The act of disobeying can be seen as a form of resistance or protest against perceived injustice or oppression.

See also: disobeying, obedience, obedient, obediently, obey.