1. past tense of disobey; failed or refused to follow orders, rules, or instructions

Examples

• The student disobeyed the teacher’s instructions and left the classroom.
• She disobeyed her parents and stayed out past curfew.
• The soldier was punished because he disobeyed direct orders.
• Children who consistently disobeyed the rules faced consequences.
• He disobeyed traffic laws by running the red light.
• The dog disobeyed its owner and ran into the street.