obedient
adjective
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Synonyms & Antonyms for obedient
Synonyms
amenable, biddable, compliant, conformable, docile, law-abiding, submissive, tractable
Antonyms
balky, contrary, contumacious, defiant, disobedient, froward, incompliant, insubordinate, intractable, noncompliant, obstreperous, rebel, rebellious, recalcitrant, refractory, restive, unamenable, ungovernable, unruly, untoward, wayward, willful (or wilful)
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The genie is literally the slave of the lamp, his power bracelets actually manacles keeping him obedient to an endless round of masters. — Michael Dirda, Washington Post, "How ‘Aladdin’ came to be: Thank (or blame) an 18th-century French scholar," 12 June 2019 For whatever reason, teaching children to be obedient and stand still is your family’s holy grail of preschool, and that is not what your child wants or needs right now. — Meghan Leahy, Washington Post, "Play vs. learning for a young child: Ignore the opinionated relatives and trust your gut," 7 Aug. 2019 Even the famous Aristotle, more critical of Sparta, admitted that its constitution produced virtuous citizens obedient to law. — Myke Cole, The New Republic, "The Sparta Fetish Is a Cultural Cancer," 1 Aug. 2019 But the horse, a noble animal obedient to one’s hands and legs, only receives a pat on the back. — Washington Post, "AP PHOTOS: Fear, glory for Spain’s mounted bullfighters," 9 July 2019 With ferocious force of character, Shi Huangdi began to mold his diverse territories into a single Chinese empire obedient to his will. — Kristin Baird Rattini, National Geographic, "Who was the Chinese emperor behind the terra-cotta warriors?," 3 June 2019 The trailer introduces the movie’s beautiful setting and heroine, Hua Mulan, showcasing her transformation from obedient daughter to China’s greatest warrior. — Claudia Harmata, PEOPLE.com, "The First Mulan Trailer Is Here! See Actress Liu Yifei in Disney's Live-Action Remake," 7 July 2019 For centuries, people have selectively bred dogs to be obedient and responsive. — Carrie Arnold, National Geographic, "Cats know their names—why it's harder for them than dogs," 4 Apr. 2019 The waves, ever obedient to their gusty master, built to about 3 feet. — Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Smith: Lake Michigan charter outing provides fresh fish and perspectives," 15 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'obedient.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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