disobeyed

Meanings

• Verb

  Refusing to obey a command or law.

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Antonyms

obey

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disobeyed
obeyed , decayed , played , strayed

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Variants

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disobey , disobeyed , disobeyer , disobeyers , disobeying , disobeys

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Forms

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disobeyed (past tense, past participle), disobey (infinitive, gerund)

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'disallowed' or 'disapproved'. From Old French desobeyer, from des- 'off' + obeir 'obey'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that in ancient Rome, citizens could 'disobey' their magistrates by throwing a wooden shoe (sabulum) at them?

2. The term 'disobeyed' was first used in English around the 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. rebellion: A violent or nonviolent resistance to the authority of a government or ruler.

2. defiance: An open resistance or refusal to obey authority or comply with laws.

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Culture

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In literature, 'disobeyed' is often used to depict rebellion or defiance against authority. For instance, in George Orwell's 'Animal Farm', the pigs disobey their own commandments, leading to chaos.

How to Memorize "disobeyed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or group of people refusing to follow a command or rule.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'disobeyed' with the idea of breaking free from constraints.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym D.I.S.O.B.E.Y. - Disregard Instructions, Show Open defiance, Break free, Evade, and Yield.

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