Disobey: meaning, definitions and examples
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disobey
[ หdษชs.ษหbeษช ]
in a formal setting
Fail to obey (a rule, law, or someone in authority).
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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disobey |
Use this word when someone does not follow rules, instructions, or commands from a person in authority.
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defy |
This word is appropriate when someone openly resists or confronts authority or a powerful opponent.
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disregard |
Use this when someone pays no attention to a rule, instruction, or important fact, often deliberately.
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ignore |
This word is suitable when someone deliberately does not notice or acknowledge something or someone.
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Examples of usage
- He was charged with disobeying a lawful order.
- The soldiers were punished for disobeying their commanding officer.
in a casual setting
Fail to comply with an instruction or rule.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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disobey |
Used when someone does not follow rules, orders, or instructions given by an authority figure, such as a parent, teacher, or law. The context often implies a conscious decision to go against the given directives.
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defy |
Strong term used when someone openly challenges authority or rules. It suggests bold resistance and a deliberate attempt to go against what is expected or ordered.
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disregard |
Implies a lack of consideration or attention to rules, instructions, or warnings. It can be intentional or unintentional and often indicates indifference.
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ignore |
Refers to the act of paying no attention to something or someone on purpose. This word can be used in a variety of situations, often in a less formal context.
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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:
๐ต๐น desobedecer
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคตเคเฅเคเคพ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช ungehorsam sein
๐ฎ๐ฉ tidak patuh
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะต ัะปัั ะฐัะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ nie sลuchaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅพใใชใ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉsobรฉir
๐ช๐ธ desobedecer
๐น๐ท itaat etmemek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ๋ณต์ข ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุนุตู
๐จ๐ฟ neposlouchat
๐ธ๐ฐ neposlรบchaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ไธๆไป
๐ธ๐ฎ ne ubogati
๐ฎ๐ธ hlรฝรฐa ekki
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐาัะฝะฑะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฃแแแ แฉแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ itaษtsizlik etmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ desobedecer
Etymology
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.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #19,910, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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