Disobedience

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɪs.əˈbiː.dɪəns/

Origin

From Old French desobedience.

Full definition of disobedience

Noun

1. Refusal to obey.The teacher complained of the child's disobedience.

Synonyms

• contumacy
• rebellion

Antonyms

• obedience

Derived terms

• civil disobedience

Related terms

• disobedient