disobey
verb (used with or without object)
to neglect or refuse to obey.
is disobeying
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present progressiveof disobey (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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In my heart I am glad that he is disobeying me a little and completing the work.
From War by Loti, Pierre
But Leslie——Yes, I know, but Leslie it is disobeying him, and it's barely possible there might be a traitor there; better men than he have been betrayed by their employees.
From Michael O'Halloran by Stratton-Porter, Gene
When you find a man engaged in 'killing time' you will find a man who is disobeying one of the most fundamental laws of civilization.
From Booker T. Washington Builder of a Civilization by Scott, Emmett J. (Emmett Jay)
If sin is disobeying God's Word then we must find out what it says in the Word of God so we can live up to it.
From The Key to Peace by Miles, A. Marie
“Why, Tom,” cried Murray angrily, “that is disobeying your officer’s orders.”
From Hunting the Skipper The Cruise of the "Seafowl" Sloop by Piffard, Harold
