Synonyms for

Obedience

Verb / əʊˈbi:di:ʌns / Another word for obedience — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

obedience is doing what you are told or following rules or laws

Synonyms & similar words

disobedience obeisance respect compliance submission conformity docility duty respect reverence subordination yielding acquiescence observance deference complaisance servility docileness conformance homage loyalty faithfulness devotion

Synonyms by register

Formal

compliance submission subservience deference

Informal

following orders doing as told toe-the-line

Literary

heeding acquiescence

Antonyms

rebellion defiance insubordination disobedience unruliness resistance contrary

Common collocations

  • blind obedience
  • strict obedience
  • obedience to authority
  • obedience training
  • prompt obedience
  • demand obedience
  • show obedience

Word family

noun obedience
verb obey
adjective obedient
adverb obediently

Usage note

Obedience often implies following rules or commands from a person or authority. It can carry positive connotations of discipline or negative ones of subservience.

Example sentences

  1. My mom expects obedience from me when I am home.
  2. The teacher demands obedience from her students in class.
  3. The soldier showed obedience to his commanding officer.
  4. Obedience is important in following safety rules.
  5. The puppy's obedience training went well.

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