disobey

Meanings

• Verb

  Refuse to obey a command or law.

  - "He disobeyed the traffic signal and got a ticket."
  - "The children disobeyed their parents and went out to play instead of doing their homework."

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

obey

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disobey
boy , joy , toy

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Variants

List of all variants of disobey that leads to same result
disobey , disobeyed , disobeyer , disobeyers , disobeying , disobeys

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to not hear' or 'to not obey'. From Old French desobeyer, from des- 'off' + obeir 'hear, obey'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'disobey' is often used in the context of children and parents, but it can also be used in more formal settings, such as in business or politics.

2. In some languages, there is no direct translation for the word 'disobey'. Instead, these languages use multiple words to convey the same meaning.

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Related Concepts

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1. rebellion: A organized and often armed resistance to an authority or government.

2. disagreement: A lack of harmony or accord, often resulting in argument or dispute.

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Culture

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Disobeying authority or rules is a common theme in literature and art, often used to explore themes of rebellion and nonconformity.

How to Memorize "disobey"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of ignoring or refusing to follow a command or rule.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of defiance or noncompliance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Disobey = Don't Obey Every Yield Sign'

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