How Do You Spell DISOBEY?

Pronunciation: [dˌɪsə͡ʊbˈe͡ɪ] (IPA)

The word "disobey" is spelled with a /dɪs/ sound followed by an /əʊ/ sound and ending with a /beɪ/ sound. The /dɪs/ sound represents the prefix meaning "not", while the /əʊ/ sound is a diphthong representing the vowel sound in words like "go" and "home". The final /beɪ/ sound represents the verb "obey", from which "disobey" is derived. When spelled out phonetically, the word "disobey" accurately reflects its pronunciation, making it easier to read and understand.

DISOBEY Meaning and Definition

  1. Disobey is a verb that refers to the act of intentionally failing to follow or adhere to a law, order, rule, command, or any other form of authoritative instruction or directive. It conveys the deliberate choice to defy or resist authority, often resulting in the violation of established norms or expectations.

    When someone disobeys, they consciously disregard or reject the prescribed guidelines or restrictions, acting contrary to what is expected or required. Disobeying can occur in various contexts, including civil, legal, social, or familial realms. This act challenges power structures and challenges the authority that imposes regulations.

    Disobeying can have different consequences depending on the situation and jurisdiction. It might range from minor infractions or warnings to more severe penalties such as fines, imprisonment, or other legal measures. Additionally, disobedience may have social repercussions, such as loss of reputation, strained relationships, or exclusion from certain groups or organizations.

    The reasons for disobedience can differ significantly among individuals and circumstances. Motivations may arise from personal principles, ideological beliefs, disagreement with authority, rebellion against perceived injustices, or the desire for autonomy and independence. Disobedience can also be a form of protest or dissent against perceived unfairness, repression, or inequality.

    Overall, disobedience reflects an intentional departure from prescribed norms, rules, or commands, demonstrating individual agency and resistance against established authority. It is a fundamental aspect of human behavior that has shaped social, political, and historical developments throughout time.

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Etymology of DISOBEY

The word "disobey" has its roots in the combination of two Old French terms: "des-" meaning "not" or "against", and "obeir" meaning "to obey". The Old French word "obeir" itself came from the Latin word "obedire", meaning "to listen" or "to pay attention to". Over time, with the addition of the negating prefix "des-", the meaning of "disobey" emerged, referring to the act of refusing or going against someone's command or authority.

Similar spelling words for DISOBEY

Conjugate verb Disobey

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have disobeyed
you would have disobeyed
he/she/it would have disobeyed
we would have disobeyed
they would have disobeyed
I would have disobey
you would have disobey
he/she/it would have disobey
we would have disobey
they would have disobey

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been disobeying
you would have been disobeying
he/she/it would have been disobeying
we would have been disobeying
they would have been disobeying

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would disobey
you would disobey
he/she/it would disobey
we would disobey
they would disobey

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be disobeying
you would be disobeying
he/she/it would be disobeying
we would be disobeying
they would be disobeying

FUTURE

I will disobey
you will disobey
he/she/it will disobey
we will disobey
they will disobey

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be disobeying
you will be disobeying
he/she/it will be disobeying
we will be disobeying
they will be disobeying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have disobeyed
you will have disobeyed
he/she/it will have disobeyed
we will have disobeyed
they will have disobeyed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been disobeying
you will have been disobeying
he/she/it will have been disobeying
we will have been disobeying
they will have been disobeying

IMPERATIVE

you disobey
we let´s disobey

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to disobey

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was disobeying
you were disobeying
he/she/it was disobeying
we were disobeying
they were disobeying

PAST PARTICIPLE

disobeyed

PAST PERFECT

I had disobeyed
you had disobeyed
he/she/it had disobeyed
we had disobeyed
they had disobeyed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been disobeying
you had been disobeying
he/she/it had been disobeying
we had been disobeying
they had been disobeying

PRESENT

I disobey
you disobey
he/she/it disobeys
we disobey
they disobey

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am disobeying
you are disobeying
he/she/it is disobeying
we are disobeying
they are disobeying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

disobeying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have disobeyed
you have disobeyed
he/she/it has disobeyed
we have disobeyed
they have disobeyed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been disobeying
you have been disobeying
he/she/it has been disobeying
we have been disobeying
they have been disobeying

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it disobey

SIMPLE PAST

I disobeyed
you disobeyed
he/she/it disobeyed
we disobeyed
they disobeyed

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