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- Word Combinations (noun)
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| definition 1: |
the condition or quality of being dutiful and obedient.
They were strict parents who expected obedience from their children at all times.- synonyms:
- docility, dutifulness
- similar words:
- deference, duty, obeisance
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| definition 2: |
the act or practice of obeying.
I was surprised at her swift obedience to his command.- synonyms:
- compliance
- antonyms:
- defiance, disobedience, rebellion
- similar words:
- conformity, deference, duty, observance, submission
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| related words: |
compliance, fidelity |
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