disobey

Disobey means not following rules or orders.

When we say someone disobeys, it usually means they broke a rule that was meant to help them or others. This can happen at home, school, or work. Imagine you're told to stop playing video games because it's bedtime, but you keep gaming anyway – that's an example of disobeying. It might also mean ignoring rules set by a government, like traffic laws, or even just a rule in a game. Disobeying is often seen as a mistake or a bad choice.