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   disobedient

   /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdɪənt/

   adjective

   • 1. refusing to obey rules or someone in authority: "Larry was stern with disobedient employees"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French desobedient, based on Latin oboedient- ‘obeying’ (see obedient).

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   • 1. disobediently adverb

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   What does it mean to disobey?

   • Disobey (to refuse to go along with or refuse to follow an order, law, or regulation) is a behavior characterized by defiant, disobedient, and hostile behavior towards authority figures. This behavior can manifest as a frequent loss of temper, arguing, becoming angry or vindictive, or other negativistic behaviors.

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   What does it mean to threaten a disobedient servant?

   • To threaten a disobedient servant with the jambok—be he Hottentot, Fingo, or Caffre—is to bring him back to kneeling obeisance. The Prophet's divinely commanded actions witnessed beforehand what should come upon the disobedient, rebellious nation. Disobedient definition: neglecting or refusing to obey; not submitting; refractory..

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   • Disobedient is about resistance and the ways it manifests. It addresses resistance against various forms of oppression, such as racism, xenophobia, sexism, and the gender binary. Additionally, it covers resistance against capitalism, austerity, and the restrictive barriers of class and wealth.

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   If you are disobedient, you deliberately do not do what someone in authority tells you to do, or what a rule or law says that you should do.

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   When you refuse to obey someone in authority, you're disobedient. A frustrated substitute teacher might describe the entire second grade class as disobedient, and you may try to train your cat to use the toilet but find her to be a disobedient pet.

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   1. disobedient - not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority; "disobedient children". incorrigible - impervious to correction by punishment. defiant, noncompliant - boldly resisting authority or an opposing force; "brought up to be aggressive and defiant"; "a defiant attitude".