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Synonyms & Similar Words
complying
following
adhering
conforming
acquiescing
submitting
yielding
deferring
abiding
heeding
listening
obeying orders
respecting
honoring
fulfilling
carrying out
executing
performing
observing
keeping
maintaining
upholding
sustaining
supporting
serving
submitting to
bowing to
giving in to
succumbing to
capitulating to
surrendering to
Meaning of Obeying
According to Oxford Dictionary, obeying means to act according to a rule, law, or instruction, or to do what someone in authority tells you to do.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines obeying as to follow or conform to (a law, command, etc.), or to give heed to, or to respond to a command or a request.
Example Uses
- The new employee was obeying all the instructions given by her supervisor to ensure a smooth transition into the company.
- Children are taught to obey their parents and respect their elders from a young age.
- The soldier was obeying orders from his commanding officer, even though he disagreed with the decision.
- The company is obeying all the safety regulations to avoid any accidents in the workplace.
- The student was obeying the teacher's instructions, carefully completing each assignment.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
disobeying
defying
resisting
refusing
rebelling
revolting
protesting
objecting
opposing
denying
rejecting
dissenting
noncomplying
disregarding
ignoring
neglecting
violating
breaking
transgressing
contravening
infringing
breaching