disobey

/'disə'bei/

Thân thiện

A child disobeys his mother by not putting away his toys.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To refuse or fail to follow a command, order, rule, or instruction from an authority figure.
   • To act in a way that is contrary to what is directed or required.

Usage

The verb "disobey" is used to describe the deliberate act of not doing what one is told to do by someone in a position of authority (like a parent, teacher, supervisor, or law). It implies a conscious choice to not comply. It is typically followed by the person or the rule that is being defied. - Children should not disobey their parents. - The soldier was court-martialed for choosing to disobey a direct order.

Examples

• The protesters were arrested for disobeying the police directive to disperse.
• If you disobey the school rules, you will face detention.
• She knew she would be punished, but she disobeyed anyway.

Advanced Usage

• "to disobey an order/command": This is a very common collocation, especially in formal, military, or legal contexts.
  • The captain was accused of disobeying a lawful command.
• "to disobey the law": A formal way to say someone broke or did not follow the law.
  • Citizens who disobey the law will be prosecuted.

Variants and Related Words

• Disobedient (adj): Describing a person or action that shows a failure or refusal to obey.
  • The disobedient child was sent to his room.
• Disobedience (n): The act or instance of disobeying.
  • Civil disobedience is a form of nonviolent protest.

Synonyms

• Defy: To openly resist or refuse to obey.
• Flout: To openly disregard (a rule, law, or convention).
• Ignore: To refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; can imply disobedience.
• Violate: To break or fail to comply with (a rule or formal agreement).

Antonyms

• Obey: To comply with the command, direction, or request of (someone).
• Follow: To act according to (an instruction or rule).
• Comply: To act in accordance with a wish or command.

Related Phrases

• Willful disobedience: A legal or formal term for intentional refusal to obey.
  • The employee was dismissed for willful disobedience.

Học thuật

Verb

1. refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient
   • He disobeyed his supervisor and was fired