1. Past tense of disobey; failed to obey or refused to follow an order, rule, or instruction
The child disobeyed his parents and stayed out past curfew.
A criança desobedeceu seus pais e ficou fora depois do toque de recolher.
2. Acted in violation of a command or authority
She disobeyed the law and faced legal consequences.
Ela desobedeceu à lei e enfrentou consequências legais.