Synonyms of obeying

obeying

verb

present participle of obey

as in following

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

• following
• observing
• conforming (to)
• adhering (to)
• complying (with)
• keeping to
• minding
• falling in with
• abiding by
• goose-stepping (to)
• submitting (to)
• yielding (to)
• surrendering (to)
• watching
• hearing
• regarding
• heeding
• deferring (to)
• noticing
• agreeing (to)
• taking
• acceding (to)
• attending
• assenting (to)
• listening (to)
• acquiescing (to)
• marking
• noting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disobeying
• defying
• refusing
• leading
• challenging
• ignoring
• rebelling (against)
• daring
• directing
• renouncing
• disregarding
• repudiating
• violating
• dismissing
• overlooking
• passing over
• breaking
• disobliging
• brushing (off)
• transgressing
• winking (at)
• breaching
• infringing
• flouting
• mocking
• tuning out
• fighting
• resisting
• opposing
• scorning
• shrugging off
• deriding
• withstanding
• contesting
• combating
• overpassing
• bucking
• disputing
• scoffing (at)
• revolting (against)
• pooh-poohing
• mutinying (against)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of obeying

People are riding e-bikes and e-motorcycles, sometimes riding recklessly, traveling at high speeds, or not obeying the rules of the road. — Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

The department reminds motorists to drive cautiously through the area, obeying posted speed limit and road work signage. — Isabelle Foland, Des Moines Register, 19 July 2026

For years, Alabama had balked at obeying a series of orders, including from the Supreme Court itself, to insure that its Black voters have a voice in how they are governed. — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 8 June 2026

In 2013, Southern Stars players were blackmailed into obeying instructions by having their salaries withheld. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 June 2026

Yes, no one deserves to be cheated on, and Kyle could have been better about obeying the rules, but four years? — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 3 June 2026

The tradition of Georgia football players not obeying traffic laws is alive and well in 2026 thanks to safety Ja'Marley Riddle, who was arrested last week on speeding and felony possession charges. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026

Dupree confided in Firecracker about how his church was destroyed by one of Homelander's obeying supes and asked for her help in rebuilding. — Staff Author, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026

Footage from the scene shows the group obeying police instructions when a plain clothes officer grabbed Salman’s hand, twisting it and causing a fracture in her wrist. — Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026