break rules

VERB

disobey

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contravene defy evade flout ignore infringe misbehave overstep transgress violate

STRONG

balk counteract dare decline desert differ disagree mutiny neglect object rebel recalcitrate resist revolt revolutionize riot shirk strike withstand

WEAK

be remiss fly in face of go counter to insurrect not heed not listen not mind pay no attention to revolution rise in arms run riot set aside take law into own hands

Antonyms

STRONGEST

behave obey observe

STRONG

accept agree aid assist comply concur conform consent do go along harmonize help support

WEAK

oblige regard submit

Example Sentences

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The second line was that banning A.I. would just enforce our actual policies, because A.I. already tends to break rules.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

The June 27 debate, and a later yet to be scheduled match-up, will feature mechanisms to ensure that neither candidate can break rules like speaking over their time, and notably no live audience.

From Salon • May 15, 2024

Stalions said, via his attorney, that to his knowledge none of the coaches told anyone to break rules or were aware of improper conduct regarding the recent allegations of advanced scouting.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 4, 2023

Swift said the “Alien Superstar” singer “taught me and every artist out there to break rules and defy industry norms.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2023

If it always felt this way to break rules and get caught, I was better off being good.

From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon

break rules

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