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conformity

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of conformity

1 a state of consistency

  • the simple lifestyle of the Amish is in conformity with their ascetic religious beliefs
Synonyms of conformity

accord, accordance, agreement, conformance, congruence, congruency, congruity, consonance, harmony, tune
Words Related to conformity

compatibility

assimilation, integration

oneness, solidarity, togetherness

affinity, empathy, sympathy
Near Antonyms of conformity

contrast, discrepancy, disparateness, disparity, dissimilarity, distinction, distinctiveness, distinctness, diverseness, diversity, unlikeness

deviance, divergence

discord, discordance, dissension (also dissention), dissent, dissidence, disunity, friction, strife

variability, variance

incompatibility
Antonyms of conformity

conflict, disagreement, incongruence, incongruity, incongruousness

2 the action of following a custom, rule, or law

  • a rebellious artist who has never shown any interest in conformity to social custom
Synonyms of conformity

abidance, adherence, compliance, conformance, keeping, obedience, observance, observation
Words Related to conformity

deference, honor, regard, respect, upholding

accession, acquiescence, submission, surrender

attendance, attention, heed, notice
Near Antonyms of conformity

brush-off, disregard, ignoring

delinquency, dereliction, forgetting, neglect, overlooking

offense (or offence), sin, wrong

challenge, defiance, flouting, rebellion
Antonyms of conformity

breach, contravention, infraction, infringement, nonobservance, transgression, trespass, violation

3 the following of a custom, rule, or law

  • a small community that still expected conformity to traditional gender roles
Synonyms of conformity

abidance, adherence, compliance, conformance, keeping, obedience, observance, observation
Words Related to conformity

deference, honor, regard, respect, upholding

accession, acquiescence, submission, surrender

attendance, attention, heed, notice
Near Antonyms of conformity

brush-off, disregard, ignoring

delinquency, dereliction, forgetting, neglect, overlooking

offense (or offence), sin, wrong

challenge, defiance, flouting, rebellion
Antonyms of conformity

breach, contravention, infraction, infringement, nonobservance, transgression, trespass, violation

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