Dictionary Entry
disobey
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Meaning
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To refuse or fail to obey a command, rule, or law.
Example Sentence
The child decided to disobey his parents and stay out past his curfew.
Usage Note
Used to describe actions where someone intentionally or unintentionally fails to follow instructions, rules, laws, or authority figures. It highlights a lack of compliance or a deliberate act of defiance.