disobey /ˌdɪs.əˈbeɪ/ verb2 •To refuse or (intentionally) fail to adhere to (a rule) or to obey an order from (somebody). •To refuse or (intentionally) fail to obey.Under an authoritarian regime, people have an obligation to disobey. formsdisobeyed · disobeying · disobeyeth · disobeys · disobeyest