disobey
verb (used with or without object)
to neglect or refuse to obey.
disobeying
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present participleof disobey.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Back when Hal was still a novelty to the public, we see 10-year-old John disobeying his father’s TV ban to watch the hero’s first-ever interview on “60 Minutes.”
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
A copy of the order seen by the BBC says that disobeying it could lead to imprisonment, fines or assets being seized.
From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2026
Separating from the military takes months, and will almost certainly be complicated by a red flag in one’s record for disobeying orders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 27, 2025
Our purpose is simply to provide all readers insight into the laws and procedures associated with military orders and the challenges involved in identifying, questioning, and disobeying orders that are unlawful.
From Slate ● Nov. 24, 2025
“And what purpose is served by disobeying the Machine? Let’s consider motivations.”
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
