Synonyms of obey

obey

verb

ō-ˈbā 

as in to follow

to act according to the commands of

she taught her dog to obey her when she said "Sit!"

most people obey the law and wear their seat belts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• follow
• observe
• conform (to)
• adhere (to)
• comply (with)
• abide by
• keep to
• mind
• fall in with
• submit (to)
• goose-step (to)
• yield (to)
• surrender (to)
• hear
• defer (to)
• agree (to)
• heed
• watch
• accede (to)
• regard
• take
• listen (to)
• assent (to)
• notice
• attend
• acquiesce (to)
• note
• mark

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disobey
• defy
• refuse
• dare
• challenge
• lead
• rebel (against)
• ignore
• renounce
• direct
• repudiate
• disregard
• violate
• dismiss
• pass over
• overlook
• disoblige
• break
• brush (off)
• transgress
• resist
• infringe
• wink (at)
• oppose
• breach
• flout
• fight
• pooh
• withstand
• scorn
• mock
• tune out
• revolt (against)
• deride
• scoff (at)
• combat
• shrug off
• contest
• dispute
• overpass
• buck
• pooh-pooh
• mutiny (against)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of obey

The 40-neutron island of inversion is reportedly a region of the nuclear chart where protons and neutrons no longer obey the usual shell structure seen in stable elements. —Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025

The teen faces arraignment Wednesday on a felony weapons charge and for failing to obey an order of juvenile court. —Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025

He was also ordered to obey the terms of the restraining order. —Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025

Nooner initially fled on foot, but obeyed police commands to get on the ground and surrender. —Arkansas Online, 21 Aug. 2025