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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    compliance submission obedience acquiescence submissiveness deference conformity cooperation observance adherence compliance docility tractability subjection meekness humility dutifulness loyalty fidelity devotion allegiance fealty obedience complaisance amiability affability agreeability receptivity responsiveness tractableness manageability governability controllability manipulability pliability flexibility malleability adaptability

    Meaning of Obedience

    The primary meaning of the word "obedience" is the act of following or conforming to a command, rule, or authority.

    Definitions

    • The state of being obedient, which involves following the rules or commands of someone in authority
    • The act of obeying, or the fact of being obeyed, which can be in relation to a person, law, or set of rules
    • The quality of being obedient, which can be demonstrated through actions, behavior, or attitude

    Etymology of Obedience

    The word "obedience" originates from the Old French word "obedience," which is derived from the Latin word "obedientia," meaning "a listening to" or "a following"
    The Latin word "obedientia" is itself derived from the verb "obedire," which means "to listen to" or "to follow," and is a combination of "ob" (toward) and "audire" (to hear)
    The word has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe the act of following or conforming to a command, rule, or authority

    Example Uses

    • The teacher demanded obedience from her students during the lesson
    • The employee showed obedience to the company's rules and regulations
    • The child's obedience to their parents was a result of their upbringing and values

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    disobedience defiance noncompliance resistance rebellion revolt mutiny insubordination disorderliness unruliness uncooperativeness unmanageability ungovernability uncontrollability wilfulness stubbornness obstinacy recalcitrance intractability contrariness opposition dissent nonconformity disobedience

    Related Nouns

    authority command control discipline duty law loyalty morality order power regulation rule standard submission subordination supervision allegiance compliance conformity cooperation deference devotion fidelity fealty humility meekness obedience observance

    Related Verbs

    obey comply conform submit follow adhere observe respect honor serve heed listen mind notice regard respond react acquiesce assent consent agree concur cooperate collaborate

    Related Adjectives

    obedient compliant submissive deferential dutiful loyal faithful devoted dedicated humble meek tractable manageable controllable governable pliable flexible adaptable receptive responsive cooperative collaborative amiable affable agreeable