obedience

• Nom désignant l'action ou la qualité de suivre des ordres, des règles ou des instructions ; soumission à une autorité ou à des commandements.

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

indénombrable

1. Compliance with ordersB1formal

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

   Obéissance

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

   Synonymesacquiescencecomplianceconformitydeferencedocilityobservancesubmissionsubservience

   Antonymesdefiancedisobedienceinsubordinationrebellionresistance

2. Submissive behaviorB2formal

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

   Obéissance (comportement soumis)

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

   Synonymesacquiescencecomplianceconformitydeferencedocilitysubmissionsubserviencetractability

   Antonymescontrarinessdefiancedisobedienceinsubordinationnoncompliancerebellionrecalcitranceresistancerevoltwillfulness