Meaning & use
Disobeying
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Failing or refusing to follow instructions, rules, or authority.
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The soldier was court-martialed for disobeying a direct order.
The dog kept disobeying its trainer during the obedience class.
A note on using this word
While "disobeying" always implies a known rule or command, the act need not be intentional rebellion — it can simply reflect a failure to comply.
Words with a similar meaning
defyingresisting
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Words with an opposite meaning
obeyingcomplying
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