Antonyms for disobey

Grammar : Verb

Spell : dis-uh-bey

Phonetic Transcription : ˌdɪs əˈbeɪ

Definition of disobey

Origin : late 14c., from Old French desobeir (13c.) "disobey; refuse service or homage," from Vulgar Latin *disoboedire, reformed with dis- from Late Latin inobedire, a back-formation from inobediens "not obeying," from Latin in- "not" + present participle of obedire (see obey). Related: Disobeyed; disobeying.

verb disregard rules; refuse to conform

Example sentences :

It is ever thus, when we disobey the gods, to please mortals.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

You do not know him; but I can tell you he is not a man to disobey as I have disobeyed him.
Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle

But we insisted, especially Fenton; and he is difficult to disobey.
Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson

He no more dared to disobey him than he could have disobeyed the head-master.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

"Disobey those orders and take in my card," said the Princess.
Extract from : « Jennie Baxter, Journalist » by Robert Barr

He was angry and scolded them, saying: “Why did you disobey my command?”
Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various

"The first of these is one who has dared to disobey," she explained.
Extract from : « Priestess of the Flame » by Sewell Peaslee Wright

I care not who he is; but I am resolved to disobey none of his commands, if I am likely to be the better for them.
Extract from : « Alcibiades II » by An Imitator of Plato

"I would not have you gaoled, which is what will happen if you disobey the Duke's magnificence," said she.
Extract from : « The Strolling Saint » by Raphael Sabatini

But if you elect to disobey Madonna, the gate is behind you, the bridge still down.
Extract from : « Love-at-Arms » by Raphael Sabatini

Synonyms for disobey

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