disobey

[US]/dɪsə'beɪ/
[UK]/'dɪsə'be/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. refuse to obey; violate

Phrases & Collocations

disobey the rules

Example Sentences

Children often disobey their parents' rules.

It is never a good idea to disobey traffic laws.

Employees must not disobey company policies.

The soldier was punished for disobeying orders.

Teenagers often disobey curfews set by their parents.

It is important to teach children not to disobey authority figures.

The student was suspended for repeatedly disobeying school rules.

The company has a zero-tolerance policy for employees who disobey safety regulations.

Drivers who disobey speed limits will be fined.

The consequences of disobeying the law can be severe.

Real-world Examples

When a mystery is too overpowering, one dare not disobey.

Source: The Little Prince

And I find that she disobeyed me.

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

And why on earth would you disobey.

Source: 1000 episodes of English stories (continuously updated)

I never thought I could ever disobey them.

Source: Interstellar Zoo (Difficulty Level 3)

She vowed she would never disobey her parents again.

Source: Recitation for Kings Volume 1 (All 100 Lessons)

I warned you what would happen if you disobeyed, Emma.

Source: American TV series Person of Interest Season 4

He was very angry that I had disobeyed him so quickly.

Source: 1000 episodes of English stories (continuously updated)

Just you watch me. I won't be disobeyed especially by my own son!

Source: The Legend of Merlin

A three-month-sentence looms if anyone tries to disobey those quarantine rules.

Source: CNN 10 Student English February 2020 Compilation

He, of course, was very anxious that no one should disobey her, or make her angry.

Source: "Wuthering Heights" simplified version (Level 5)

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