disobey

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de não obedecer ou não cumprir regras, ordens ou instruções. Também pode significar agir contrariando uma autoridade ou norma estabelecida.

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

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbreakcontravenedefydisregardfloutignorerebelresisttransgressviolate

   Antônimoscomplyconformfollowheedobey

2. Violate a rule or lawB1formal

   To act against a specific regulation or legal requirement.

   Violar uma regra ou lei

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbreachbreakcontravenedefydisregardfloutinfringetransgressviolate

   Antônimoscomplyfollowheedobeyobserve