dɪsəˈbeɪər, dɪsəˈbaɪər

Definitions

1. verb

to refuse to comply with a request or order, especially from an authority.

“The child disobeyed her parents and went out to play without permission.”

2. noun

a person who refuses to comply with a request or order, especially from an authority.

“The teacher dealt with several disobediers in the classroom that day.”