Disobey
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌdɪs.əˈbeɪ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Disobey is a verb meaning (transitive) To refuse or (intentionally) fail to obey an order of (somebody).
Meaning
(transitive) To refuse or (intentionally) fail to obey an order of (somebody).
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To refuse or (intentionally) fail to obey.
Example Sentences
disobey the rules
disobey your parents
The powerful Bene Gesserit sisterhood for ninety generations has been manipulating bloodlines to produce the Kwisatz Haderach, a superbeing. On Caladan, Jessica, a member of the sisterhood and the bound concubine of Duke Leto Atreides, had been ordered to bear only daughters. Because of her love for the duke, she disobeyed and gave birth to a son: Paul, Paul Atreides.
Word Forms
- disobeys
- disobeying
- disobeyed
Synonyms for disobey
Depending on context, synonyms include balk, decline, disregard, ignore, refuse, unmind.
Antonyms for disobey
Common opposites include obey, accede, assent, acquiesce, comply, conform.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include violate, flout, infringe, obey, break, defy.
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