as in ignoring
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
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Recent Examples of disobeying
South Windsor police have charged Rodriguez with evading responsibility, disobeying the signal of an officer, reckless driving, engaging police in pursuit and improper use of a marker, license or registration.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
Michael Schade, who works in the department’s traffic division, said most e-bike accidents were caused by riders disobeying basic traffic rules, like running red lights and not stopping at stop signs.
—Alissa Gary, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Michael Schade, who works in the department’s traffic division, said most e-bike accidents were caused by riders disobeying basic traffic rules, like running red lights and not stopping at stop signs.
—Alissa Gary, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
What is the penalty for disobeying a traffic signal?
—Emery Glover, Des Moines Register, 16 Feb. 2026
The country's Supreme Court of Justice removed him from office in 2017 and sentenced him to prison for disobeying a court order to remove barricades during protests against the government of then-President Nicolás Maduro.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Jan. 2026
But German General Dietrich von Choltitz is credited with disobeying Hitler’s command.
—Sally Susman, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
The fact that on this occasion senior officers chose a very light touch, preserving still-new representative institutions while not directly disobeying a direct presidential order, is extraordinary – and deserves far more comment and commendation than has been received.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
The plaintiffs disagreed, accusing the department of disobeying Cobb’s prior order.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 12 Jan. 2026
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
Michael Schade, who works in the department’s traffic division, said most e-bike accidents were caused by riders disobeying basic traffic rules, like running red lights and not stopping at stop signs.
—Alissa Gary, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Michael Schade, who works in the department’s traffic division, said most e-bike accidents were caused by riders disobeying basic traffic rules, like running red lights and not stopping at stop signs.
—Alissa Gary, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
What is the penalty for disobeying a traffic signal?
—Emery Glover, Des Moines Register, 16 Feb. 2026
The country's Supreme Court of Justice removed him from office in 2017 and sentenced him to prison for disobeying a court order to remove barricades during protests against the government of then-President Nicolás Maduro.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Jan. 2026
But German General Dietrich von Choltitz is credited with disobeying Hitler’s command.
—Sally Susman, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
The fact that on this occasion senior officers chose a very light touch, preserving still-new representative institutions while not directly disobeying a direct presidential order, is extraordinary – and deserves far more comment and commendation than has been received.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
The plaintiffs disagreed, accusing the department of disobeying Cobb’s prior order.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disobeying
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Some Democrats argue that the cost of ignoring young male voters is higher than the risk of association with Piker.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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But here’s the thing — ignoring your gutters is one of the fastest ways to turn a free weekend project into a budget-wrecking emergency repair.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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In their filing in Sacramento Superior Court, the residents accuse city officials of violating Measure O, which mandates that interim shelters sit more than 500 feet away from bodies of water or streams.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Sculptor and illustrator Jacques Tilly, who designed the aforementioned float, has been reported to the police for disseminating hate speech and violating the Criminal Code, which prohibits the use of Nazi imagery for purposes not expressly linked to art, scholarship, teaching, or reporting.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Quantum technology firms are defying turbulent markets to go public this year, as the industry seeks to raise capital off recent scientific breakthroughs and push the experimental tech towards commercialization.—
Dylan Butts,Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Led by four players who were among the first group of international players to enter the NBA – Drazen Petrovic, Toni Kukoc, Dino Radja, and Stojko Vrankovic – the Croatians emerged as a premier European force, defying expectations and securing a place in basketball history.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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Social media is reacting to the latest skit by comedian Druski, mocking women in right-leaning political spaces.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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People created memes and videos mocking Roan for mistreating children.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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Pride should come from your willingness to improve, not from resisting uncomfortable truths.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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One individual was also charged with complicity, and another was charged with resisting arrest, the department said.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Disobeying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disobeying. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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