Antonyms for obey

Grammar : Verb

Spell : oh-bey

Phonetic Transcription : oʊˈbeɪ

Definition of obey

Origin : late 13c., from Old French obeir "obey, be obedient, do one's duty" (12c.), from Latin obedire, oboedire "obey, be subject, serve; pay attention to, give ear," literally "listen to," from ob "to" (see ob-) + audire "listen, hear" (see audience). Same sense development is in cognate Old English hiersumnian. Related: Obeyed; obeying.

verb conform, give in

Example sentences :

Your mother shall not see you; nor will I. Prepare however to obey.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

In a pinch they would obey you nearly as well as they obey me.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

Dearest Madam, forgive me: it was always my pride and my pleasure to obey you.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

All things are bound to obey Him, He is not bound to obey any.
Extract from : « A Theological-Political Treatise [Part III] » by Benedict of Spinoza

"I obey directions," he said, bowing respectfully to Mr. Roberts.
Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden

In every case of a conflict of authority, we must "obey God rather than men."
Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump

OBEY them by cheerfully and promptly doing their will, even when it is not to our liking.
Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump

In order to hallow God's name, we must not only hear but obey His Word.
Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump

But at present I cannot regain my old self, I can only obey my impulses.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

Grandfather has not killed himself, but has asked my forgiveness and has promised to obey me.
Extract from : « Green Mansions » by W. H. Hudson

Synonyms for obey

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