disobey

• Verbo que indica la acción de no cumplir o ignorar reglas, órdenes o instrucciones, negándose a obedecer o acatar lo establecido.

A verb used to indicate the act of failing or refusing to follow rules, commands, or instructions.

1. Refuse to follow ordersB1formal

   To intentionally fail or refuse to obey a rule, law, or command.

   Desobedecer una orden

   • The soldier was punished for disobeying a direct order.
   • Children sometimes disobey their parents to test boundaries.
   • Drivers who disobey traffic laws risk getting a fine.

   Sinónimosbreakcontravenedefydisregardfloutignorerebelresisttransgressviolate

   Antónimoscomplyconformfollowheedobey

2. Violate a rule or lawB1formal

   To act against a specific regulation or legal requirement.

   Desobedecer una norma o ley

   • The company was fined for disobeying safety regulations.
   • He disobeyed the court order by leaving the country.
   • Students who disobey school rules may face detention.

   Sinónimosbreachbreakcontravenedefydisregardfloutinfringetransgressviolate

   Antónimoscomplyfollowheedobeyobserve