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obey

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Synonyms & Antonyms of obey

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 for obey

adhere (to),
comply (with),
conform (to),
follow,
goose-step (to),
mind,
observe

Words Related to obey

defer (to),
submit (to),
surrender (to),
yield (to)

accede (to),
acquiesce (to),
agree (to),
assent (to)

attend,
hear,
heed,
listen (to),
mark,
note,
notice,
regard,
take,
watch

Phrases Synonymous with obey

abide by,
fall in with,
keep to

Near Antonyms for obey

disoblige

challenge,
dare

refuse,
renounce,
repudiate

direct,
lead

brush (off),
disregard,
ignore,
overlook,
overpass,
pass over,
tune out,
wink (at)

dismiss,
pooh-pooh
(also pooh),
shrug off

breach,
break,
infringe,
transgress,
violate

deride,
flout,
mock,
scoff (at),
scorn

mutiny (against),
revolt (against)

buck,
combat,
contest,
dispute,
fight,
oppose,
resist,
withstand

Antonyms for obey

defy,
disobey,
rebel (against)

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