What does obedience mean?
Obedience means The quality of being obedient..
Obedience
/ə(ʊ)ˈbiːdɪəns/ · noun
Meaning
The quality of being obedient..
Definitions by Sense
- The quality of being obedient.
- The collective body of persons subject to any particular authority.
- A written instruction from the superior of an order to those under him.
- Any official position under an abbot's jurisdiction.
Example Sentences
Obedience is essential in any army.
February 24, 1823, Thomas Jefferson, letter to Mr. Edward Everett Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God.
Cautioning Nobs to silence, and he had learned many lessons in the value of obedience since we had entered Caspak, I slunk forward, taking advantage of whatever cover I could find...
Synonyms for obedience
Antonyms for obedience
Related Words
Word Forms
- obediences
- oboedience
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for obedience?
Common synonyms include submission, hearsomeness, respect.
What is the opposite of obedience?
Possible antonyms include disobedience, defiance, rebellion, violation.
How do you use obedience in a sentence?
Obedience is essential in any army.
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