dis
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bey
Third Person
disobeys
Present Participle
disobeying
Past Tense
disobeyed
Past Participle
disobeyed
1
to refuse to follow rules, commands, or orders
transitive
- Children are encouraged not to disobey their parents' instructions.
- Soldiers are trained to never disobey direct orders from their commanding officers.
- It is important for citizens to understand the consequences of disobeying traffic laws.
- Employees should not disobey workplace safety regulations for their well-being.
- Disobeying a court order can result in serious legal consequences.
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