obediences
/əˈbiːdiənsɪz/
NOUN
1. Acts of compliance and submission
The acts or instances of complying with commands, instructions, rules, or the authority of another person.
1.1. Following commands and instructions
Instances of following orders, instructions, or requests from someone in authority.
Synonyms
- compliances
- acquiescences
- submissions
- adherences
- deferences
- conformities
- abidances
Antonyms
- defiances
- breaches
- contraventions
- disregards
- infractions
- infringements
- nonobservances
- rebellions
- transgressions
- violations
Examples
- The monk's daily routine included moments of silent contemplation and acts of humble obediences.
- The training program instilled a sense of teamwork and collective obediences among the recruits.
- In the monastery, the novices learned the importance of obediences to their spiritual guide.
- The organization's success was attributed to the dedicated obediences of its members to the shared mission.
Related Words
- attendances
- attentions
- heeds
- honors
- notices
- observances
- observations
- regards
- respects
- surrenders