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Synonyms of disobey

6 similar words · 8 opposite words

Another word for disobey is disregard. Other synonyms of disobey are balk, decline, ignore, refuse and unmind. The opposite of disobey is assent.

Synonyms and similar words for disobey

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Opposite of disobey

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Meaning of disobey

  1. verb To refuse or (intentionally) fail to adhere to (a rule) or to obey an order from (somebody).
  2. verb To refuse or (intentionally) fail to obey.

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Questions about synonyms of disobey

What is another word for disobey?
Disobey has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as disregard, balk, decline, ignore, refuse and unmind.
What is the opposite of disobey?
The opposite of disobey is assent.
What does disobey mean?
Disobey means to refuse or (intentionally) fail to adhere to (a rule) or to obey an order from (somebody).

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