disobey

/dɪˈsɔbi/; /dɪˈsoʊbaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to refuse or fail to comply with a rule, order, or request

“She was asked to leave the party early, but she chose to disobey and stay.”

2. noun

an act of refusing or failing to comply with a rule, order, or request

“His disobedience was punished with detention from school.”

Synonyms

  • defy
  • disregard
  • flout
  • ignore

Antonyms

  • comply
  • obey