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disobey

Part of Speech

Verb

Pronunciation

/ˌdɪsəˈbeɪ/

Definitions

  • To refuse or fail to follow orders, rules, or commands.
  • To act against the instructions or laws set by authority.
  • To defy or show noncompliance with an established rule or person of authority.

Usage Examples

  • Children who disobey their parents often face consequences.
  • The soldier was punished for disobeying direct orders.
  • He chose to disobey the law as an act of protest.

Etymology

From Old French desobeir, derived from Latin disobedire, from dis- (opposite of) + obedire (to obey).

Synonyms

  • Defy
  • Ignore
  • Rebel
  • Violate
  • Resist

Antonyms

  • Obey
  • Comply
  • Submit
  • Follow
  • Conform

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Frenchdésobéir/dez.ɔ.be.iʁ/
Spanishdesobedecer/desoβeðeˈθer/
Germannicht gehorchen/nɪçt gəˈhɔʁçən/
Russianне подчиняться/nʲɪ pətʃɪˈnʲæt͡sə/
Hindiआज्ञा न मानना/ājñā na mānanā/
Bengaliঅমান্য করা/omanẏa kôra/
Tamilமறுப்பது/maṟuppatu/
Teluguవిధేయతను పాటించకపోవడం/vidheyatanu pāṭiṃcakapōvaḍaṃ/
Chinese (Mandarin)违抗/wéikàng/
Japanese従わない/shitagawanai/
Korean복종하지 않다/bokjonghaji anta/
Portuguesedesobedecer/dezoβedeˈseɾ/
Italiandisobbedire/dizoβbeˈdiːre/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /ˌdɪsəˈbeɪ/
  • American English: /ˌdɪsəˈbeɪ/

Historical Usage

First recorded in the 14th century, commonly used in legal, military, and familial contexts to indicate noncompliance or rebellion.

Cultural Nuances

Disobedience is often seen as negative in strict hierarchical societies but can be viewed positively in democratic or revolutionary movements as a form of resistance.

More Information

Throughout history, disobedience has played a key role in social movements, such as civil rights campaigns. Acts of civil disobedience have led to significant political and social changes, demonstrating the power of nonviolent resistance.

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