as in ignored
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 disobeyed
However, all of the city’s fire stations seemingly disobeyed the mayor by lowering their flags.
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R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The group says Ensign misled courts, disobeyed court orders and failed to intervene when lawyers under his supervision engaged in misconduct.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
In one story, the king, Hiranyakashipu, ordered everyone in his kingdom to worship him and was irked when his own son Prahlad, a devotee of Lord Vishnu, disobeyed his command.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
In the internal report, an ICE agent wrote that Martinez appeared intoxicated or impaired and disobeyed verbal instructions to stop and exit his vehicle.
—Bayliss Wagner, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Feb. 2026
One aviation expert argued that IndiGo not only disobeyed the regulations, but also increased its domestic flights without increasing crew and pilots.
—semafor.com, 8 Dec. 2025
An order requiring the performance of a military duty or act may be inferred to be lawful and it is disobeyed at the peril of the subordinate.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025
Harvick said the agency gave lawful orders for the crowd to move back, which were disobeyed.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2025
This was neither the first nor the last time that Patton disobeyed an order.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The group says Ensign misled courts, disobeyed court orders and failed to intervene when lawyers under his supervision engaged in misconduct.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
In one story, the king, Hiranyakashipu, ordered everyone in his kingdom to worship him and was irked when his own son Prahlad, a devotee of Lord Vishnu, disobeyed his command.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
In the internal report, an ICE agent wrote that Martinez appeared intoxicated or impaired and disobeyed verbal instructions to stop and exit his vehicle.
—Bayliss Wagner, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Feb. 2026
One aviation expert argued that IndiGo not only disobeyed the regulations, but also increased its domestic flights without increasing crew and pilots.
—semafor.com, 8 Dec. 2025
An order requiring the performance of a military duty or act may be inferred to be lawful and it is disobeyed at the peril of the subordinate.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025
Harvick said the agency gave lawful orders for the crowd to move back, which were disobeyed.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2025
This was neither the first nor the last time that Patton disobeyed an order.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disobeyed
Verb
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The state dashboard and local improvement plans Brown touted are singled out for criticism in the report, essentially validating concerns that reformers had voiced but were ignored.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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In an April statement, the union said the company ignored its March 18 letter and several requests by phone, asking to lift the lockout and allow members to return to work while negotiations continue.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Apkarian found that the ads, which have been on the airwaves for more than 20 years, violated California’s false advertising law by disseminating public statements about the disposal of property — specifically vehicle donations — that were misleading by omission.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
18 May 2026
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The flotilla, involving nearly 500 activists from 45 countries, revives questions over enforcing blockades in international waters amid Gaza’s deepening humanitarian crisis and a fragile, frequently violated ceasefire.—
Suzan Fraser,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The staff member defied management and reported the incidents to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, according to the lawsuit.—
Lina Ruiz
May 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Valadao has repeatedly defied the odds by winning the left-leaning swing district six out of the past seven elections.—
Mathew Miranda
May 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
Verb
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On a bench outside, as mums with their toddlers drink coffee, Trusty is talking about his start in a sport he was mocked for playing as a youngster.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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Jon Stewart also mocked the golden display.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
15 May 2026
Verb
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That lawsuit was dismissed in December.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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For business leaders and investors, the May 20 vote should not be dismissed as symbolic diplomacy.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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But Beijing, trying to cultivate local suppliers, has resisted that initiative.—
Ian King,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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In the 20th century, many farmers began crossing tomato varieties to create hybrids that looked uniform, resisted disease, and could withstand long-haul shipping to retailers miles away.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 May 2026
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