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Definition of disobey

disobey

/ˌdɪs.əˈbeɪ/
dis · o · bey
Adverb:disobediently
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Adjective:disobedient
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Past Simple:disobeyed
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Past Participle:disobeyed
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Present Participle:disobeying
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1

To fail or refuse to obey an order, rule, law, or person in authority.

Example

"Students who repeatedly disobey school safety regulations may face disciplinary action."

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• Rhymes for disobey

• Nearby Words

disobedience
disobedient
disobediently
disobey
disobeyer
disorder
disordered

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French desobeir, formed from the privative prefix des- and obeir ('to obey'), which ultimately derives from Latin oboedire ('to listen to, heed').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disobey. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disobey
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