disobey
Use Disobey in a sentence
əˈbeɪ verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
to neglect or refuse to obey.
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| —vb | |
| to neglect or refuse to obey (someone, an order, etc) | |
| diso'beyer | |
| —n | |
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Disobey
is always a great word to know.
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| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
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Word Origin & History
disobey
late 14c., from O.Fr. desobeir (13c.), reformed with dis- from L.L. inobedire, a back formation from inobediens "not obeying," from L. in- "not" + prp. of obedire (see obey).
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Example sentences
Employees who disobey such an order may be disciplined, subject to any employee rights discussed below.
We all understand that, literally, insubordination means to disobey a direct order.
Criminal contempt preserves the power of the court, vindicates its dignity, and punishes those who disobey its orders.
If you disobey this order the court may find you in contempt of court.
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