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
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Recent Examples of disobey
In 2017, Trump pardoned former Maricopa County, Arizona, Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who was charged with criminal contempt of court for disobeying a federal judge's order to stop racially profiling in detaining individuals suspected of being in the country illegally.
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Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 2 Dec. 2024
There’s no clearer signal that social mores are a tad bit different in the 18th century than when Claire is spanked by husband Jamie after disobeying one of his orders.
—Amy Wilkinson, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2024
After Edwards received medical treatment, he was transported to Troop H in Hartford where he was processed and charged with reckless driving, disobeying the signal of an officer and interfering with an officer/resisting.
—Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 6 Nov. 2024
Suzie is livid that Sunny kept the bird, disobeying Suzie’s orders.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 31 July 2024
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Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 2 Dec. 2024
There’s no clearer signal that social mores are a tad bit different in the 18th century than when Claire is spanked by husband Jamie after disobeying one of his orders.
—Amy Wilkinson, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2024
After Edwards received medical treatment, he was transported to Troop H in Hartford where he was processed and charged with reckless driving, disobeying the signal of an officer and interfering with an officer/resisting.
—Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 6 Nov. 2024
Suzie is livid that Sunny kept the bird, disobeying Suzie’s orders.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 31 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disobey
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An important social context to Rickey can’t be ignored.Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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But should investors really be ignoring small caps in 2025?Bret Kenwell, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Even in districts that have staff dedicated to teaching Black history, some teachers are afraid of violating state law, according to Brian Knowles, who oversees African American, Holocaust and Latino studies for the Palm Beach County school district.Kate Payne, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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The plaintiffs seek a declaratory judgment that the commission, by approving the plans, has violated their fundamental rights.Amy Green, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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The marketing and advertising company also confirmed that even as some networks, such as Fox News, have managed to defy overall trends, many legacy outlets are struggling to stay afloat as alternative media gains traction.Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024
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Peck’s childhood holidays also defy traditional holiday expectations.Chiara Kim, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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For example, ghostwood and manzanita branches resist decay better than grapewood.Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
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The lord of the world resists to the best of his [ability?] all seizures[?]/setbacks[?].Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
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Quad’s grievances spill over into her relationship with Heavenly, which ties into Heavenly and Quad mocking Sweet Tea on social media.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
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But the result was an embarrassing 30-7 home loss in which Baker Mayfield mocked the entire Giants organization by doing DeVito’s touchdown symbol aggressively toward the crowd.Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Pushback on the horizon Shocking no one, the multibillion-dollar fossil fuel industry that profits from the sales of gas-burning vehicles staunchly opposes California’s recent rules.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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The president-elect also unexpectedly demanded that Congress repeal or suspend the debt ceiling, a controversial and divisive proposal that most conservative GOP lawmakers strongly oppose.Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
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