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

Owing something to his roots in the first wave of SoCal punk rock, he’s willing to break rules to get there.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2024

“The way she’s taught me and every artist out here to break rules and defy industry norms,” Swift continued.

From Salon • Oct. 12, 2023

The board makes rules for state elections and recommends what should be done about people who break rules and laws.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 28, 2023

Each day, Luna’s ability to break rules in new and creative ways was an astonishment to all who knew her.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill

break rules

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