disobey

dis-o-bey · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To fail to obey rules, laws, or someone in authority.

  2. 2.

    To refuse to follow instructions or commands.

  3. 3.

    To act contrary to established rules or expectations.

Related words

Antonyms: comply, follow, obey
See also: defy, obey, rebel
Synonyms: defy, flout, ignore, violate

Etymology

From Old French desobeir, from des- meaning "opposite of" and obeir meaning "to obey," from Latin oboedire. First recorded in English in the 14th century.