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disobedience

[ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns]

disobedience Definition

  • 1failure or refusal to obey rules or someone in authority
  • 2the state or an act of being disobedient

Using disobedience: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "disobedience" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    His disobedience to the teacher resulted in detention.

  • Example

    The company's disobedience to safety regulations led to a serious accident.

  • Example

    The child's disobedience to his parents' rules caused him to lose privileges.

  • Example

    The soldier was punished for his disobedience to orders.

disobedience Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for disobedience

Antonyms for disobedience

Phrases with disobedience

  • instances of breaking rules or refusing to comply with authority

    Example

    The protest was marked by acts of disobedience, including vandalism and blocking traffic.

  • the deliberate and nonviolent violation of laws deemed unjust or immoral as a form of protest

    Example

    The civil rights movement was characterized by acts of civil disobedience, such as sit-ins and boycotts.

  • intentional refusal to obey rules or authority

    Example

    The employee was fired for his willful disobedience to company policies.

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Summary: disobedience in Brief

Disobedience [ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns] refers to the failure or refusal to obey rules or someone in authority. It can result in punishment or consequences, as in 'The soldier was punished for his disobedience to orders.' Disobedience can also be used in phrases like 'civil disobedience,' which refers to nonviolent violation of unjust laws as a form of protest.