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desacatar — meaning in English

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English meaning

disobey verb To refuse or fail to follow an order or rule.
diss verb To insult someone or show them disrespect, especially through words.

Senses

desacatar is used for these senses in English:

disobey (transitive) To refuse or (intentionally) fail to obey an order of (somebody).
diss (slang) To put (someone) down, or show disrespect by the use of insulting language or dismissive behaviour.

diss — full definition

verb To insult someone or show them disrespect, especially through words.
noun An insult or put-down.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

desobedecer desacato desrespeito insulto desrespeitar insultar