Meaning & use
disobey
To refuse to follow a rule, order, or instruction given by someone with authority.
See it in a sentence
Several students disobeyed the curfew and sneaked out of the dormitory after midnight.
He knew the risk but disobeyed his doctor's advice and returned to work too soon.
A note on using this word
Disobey takes a direct object, such as a rule, order, or person, unlike words like 'rebel' that are often used alone.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
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