obedience

• Substantiv, das die Handlung oder Eigenschaft bezeichnet, Anweisungen, Regeln oder Befehlen zu folgen; Unterwerfung unter eine Autorität oder deren Anordnungen.

A noun referring to the act or quality of following orders, rules, or instructions; compliance with authority or commands.

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1. Compliance with ordersB1formal

   The act of following instructions, rules, or commands from an authority.

   Gehorsam

   • The dog was trained for obedience.
   • Obedience to the law is expected of all citizens.
   • The soldiers showed complete obedience to their commander.

   Synonymeacquiescencecomplianceconformitydeferencedocilityobservancesubmissionsubservience

   Antonymedefiancedisobedienceinsubordinationrebellionresistance

2. Submissive behaviorB2formal

   A tendency to be submissive or compliant to authority or control.

   Gehorsam

   • Her obedience to her parents was unwavering.
   • Blind obedience can sometimes lead to negative consequences.
   • The child's obedience was rewarded with a treat.

   Synonymeacquiescencecomplianceconformitydeferencedocilitysubmissionsubserviencetractability

   Antonymecontrarinessdefiancedisobedienceinsubordinationnoncompliancerebellionrecalcitranceresistancerevoltwillfulness