Synonyms of disobey

disobey

verb

ˌdis-ə-ˈbā 

as in to ignore

to go against the commands, prohibitions, or rules of

students who disobey their teachers and use cell phones in class

drivers who consistently disobey traffic laws

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ignore
• violate
• defy
• resist
• mock
• oppose
• reject
• dismiss
• rebel (against)
• fight
• disregard
• flout
• transgress
• overlook
• revolt (against)
• disoblige
• pass over
• withstand
• infringe
• breach
• scorn
• scoff (at)
• break
• shrug off
• tune out
• combat
• wink (at)
• dispute
• brush (off)
• contest
• mutiny (against)
• pooh-pooh
• buck
• overpass

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• obey
• follow
• conform (to)
• comply (with)
• serve
• submit (to)
• yield (to)
• mind
• surrender (to)
• defer (to)
• concede (to)
• cooperate (with)
• keep
• observe
• agree (to)
• stoop (to)
• capitulate (to)
• hear
• oblige
• goose-step (to)
• notice
• listen (to)
• attend
• accede (to)
• heed
• watch
• assent (to)
• regard
• note
• mark
• acquiesce (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disobey

Contempt of Congress is a federal misdemeanor in which an individual willfully disobeys or impedes a congressional investigation. — Connor Greene, Time, 6 Aug. 2026

Once upon a time, but not so long ago, there was a woman who disobeyed her father by loving another man. — Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026

Ulysses expresses sorrowful regret for having disobeyed Zeus’ Law – essentially the Golden Rule – in sacking Troy. — Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 16 July 2026

Santana-Mateo was booked on charges of breach of peace, engaging police in a pursuit, disobeying the direction of officer, reckless driving, failure to obey a stop sign, failure to drive right, failure to obey a traffic control signal and driving the wrong way on a one way. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026