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observance

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of observance

1 the following of a custom, rule, or law
  • The observance of this family tradition would make your grandmother very happy.
  • observance of the smoking ban in public buildings
Synonyms of observance

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

deference, honor, regard, respect, upholding

accession, acquiescence, submission, surrender

attendance, attention, heed, notice
Near Antonyms of observance

brush-off, disregard, ignoring

delinquency, dereliction, forgetting, neglect, overlooking

challenge, defiance, flouting, rebellion
Antonyms of observance

breach, contravention, infraction, infringement, nonobservance, transgression, trespass, violation
2 an oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules
  • Some religions require very specific observances on holy days.
Synonyms of observance

ceremonial, ceremony, form, formality, rite, ritual, solemnity
Words Related to observance

amenities, civility, decorum, etiquette, graces, proprieties

protocol

convention, custom, habit, manners, mores, practice (also practise), standard, tradition, way

celebration, service
3 a state of being aware
  • I'm sorry, but I was so busy that your presence escaped my observance.
Synonyms of observance

attention, awareness, cognizance, consciousness, ear, eye, heed, knowledge, mindfulness, note, notice, observation
Words Related to observance

hyperawareness, hyperconsciousness

advisement, care, concern, consideration, regard, watch

apprehension, discernment, grasp, mind, perception, recognition, thought, understanding
Near Antonyms of observance

disregard, neglect, obliviousness, unawareness

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