背く

そむく

to run counter to, to go against, to disobey, to infringe

JLPT N1

Details

Part of Speech:
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
Romaji:
somuku

Example Sentences

会社の方針に背く行為は、厳しく処分されます。

Acts that go against company policy will be severely punished.

上司の命令に背くことは、キャリアに深刻な影響を及ぼす可能性がある。

Disobeying a superior's orders could have serious consequences for one's career.