Disobey

7 lettersverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

To refuse to comply with or follow an instruction, rule, or authority.

“The soldier chose to disobey the order, believing it to be unlawful.”

Pronunciation

IPA

dɪsəˈbeɪ

Syllables

dis·o·bey

Related Words

Synonyms

defy floutviolateresistcontravene

Antonyms

obey

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in OBE-Y. DIS- prefix plus a long vowel sequence I, O, E, Y. Four vowels in total.

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Scrabble

Y and the rare OBE sequence make this moderately valuable. Hard to extend with hooks.

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Words you can make from Disobey

Shorter words formed from the letters in “disobey”.

bodies bides biose bodes boise bosey diose dobie eidos idose obeys oside beds beid beys bide bids biod bios bise bode bods body boid

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