disobey

//ˌdɪs.əˈbeɪ//
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Verb

disobeyInfinitive
disobeyPresent tense
disobeyedPast tense
disobeyedPast participle
disobeyingPresent participle
disobeysThird-person singular
1

To fail or refuse to follow a rule, law, or instruction given by someone in authority.

The student was punished for disobeying the school rules.

2

To act against the wishes or commands of a person, especially a parent or superior.

She disobeyed her parents and stayed out late.