Disobey (Verb)
Meaning
Refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient; "He disobeyed his supervisor and was fired".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- She disobeyed her parents and went to the party despite their disapproval.
- The student disobeyed the teacher's instructions and never completed the homework.
- Refusing to accept the new policy, the employees collectively disobeyed the manager's orders.
- He disobeyed the court order and was subsequently arrested for contempt of court.
- The teenager disobeyed her curfew and stayed out with friends until the early hours of the morning.