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The trainer praised the dog's obedience.
What does Obedience mean?
Obedience means following rules or directions.
Dictionary definition
The act of following rules, instructions, or authority.
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School rules depend on fairness, safety, and obedience.
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The story explored whether obedience is always easy when a character faces a difficult choice.
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What does obedience mean?
Obedience means following rules or directions.
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Disobedience contrasts with obedience.
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WordObedience.
Partnoun.
MeaningObedience means following rules or directions.
ExampleExample: The trainer praised the dog's obedience.
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- Syllables
- oh · bee · dee · uns
- Strongest beat
- bee
- Ending
- uns
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on bee.
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Synonyms
Words like Obedience
complianceUse for following rules or requests.
cooperationUse for working with others in a helpful way.
Antonyms
Opposite words
disobedienceUse for not following rules or directions.
defianceUse for openly refusing to obey.
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