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disobedience - Dictionary Entry

disobedience

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns/

Definitions

  • Refusal or failure to obey rules, laws, or authority.
  • An act of defying or resisting authority or instructions.

Usage Examples

  • His disobedience to the teacher resulted in detention.
  • The workers' disobedience led to a temporary shutdown of the factory.
  • Civil disobedience can be a powerful tool for social change.

Etymology

From Old French desobedience, derived from Latin disobedientia, from dis- (opposite of) + obedientia (obedience).

Synonyms

  • Defiance
  • Rebellion
  • Insubordination
  • Resistance
  • Noncompliance

Antonyms

  • Obedience
  • Compliance
  • Submission
  • Conformity

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Frenchdésobéissance/dez.ɔ.be.i.sɑ̃s/
Spanishdesobediencia/desoβeˈðjenθja/
GermanUngehorsam/ˈʊnɡəˌhoːʁzaːm/
Russianнепослушание/nʲɪpəsluˈʂanʲɪje/
Hindiअवज्ञा/avajñā/
Bengaliঅবাধ্যতা/obadhyata/
Tamilஅகழ்பு/akaḻpu/
Teluguఅవిధేయత/avidheyata/
Chinese (Mandarin)不服从/bù fúcóng/
Japanese不服従/fufukuju/
Korean불복종/bulbokjong/
Portuguesedesobediência/dezoβeˈdjẽsja/
Italiandisobbedienza/dizoβbeˈdjɛntsa/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns/
  • American English: /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns/

Historical Usage

The term has been used since the 15th century, often associated with religious or political defiance.

Cultural Nuances

Disobedience can carry different connotations depending on the context, ranging from criminal activity to civil resistance and protest against injustice.

More Information

Disobedience has played a critical role in many social movements, including the American civil rights movement and India's struggle for independence under Mahatma Gandhi's leadership. The concept often sparks debate about morality, legality, and social change.

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