obeyed

The word “obeyed” has 2 syllables: o-beyed.

It's pronounced as /əˈbeɪd/.


What is synonym and antonym for obeyed?

In the thesaurus, “obeyed” has 2 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for obeyed along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for obeyed

Antonyms for obeyed

  • challenged
  • dared
  • defied
  • directed
  • disobeyed
  • ignored
  • led
  • refused
  • repudiated

Meanings of obeyed

  • verb
    1. To do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of.
    2. To do as one is told.
    3. To be obedient, compliant (to a given law, restriction etc.).

Example Sentences

  • The devoted followers faithfully obeyed their leader's instructions.
  • The children promptly obeyed their parents' request to tidy their rooms.
  • The laws were universally known but rarely obeyed by the rebellious population.
  • Throughout history, some orders were blindly obeyed without question.
  • In moments of crisis, emergency protocols were swiftly obeyed for everyone's safety.

On this page you'll find 11 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obeyed, such as: challenged, dared, defied, directed, disobeyed, followed, ignored.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

abided by

  • accepted
  • completed
  • defended
  • followed
  • fulfilled
  • held to
  • kept
  • lived up to
  • obeyed
  • satisfied
  • stood by

fallen in with

  • agreed
  • associated
  • been friends with
  • checked
  • coincided
  • corresponded
  • fit
  • fitted
  • followed
  • gone
  • hooked up
  • joined
  • kept to
  • obeyed
  • taken up with
  • traveled
  • travelled

kept to

  • defended
  • followed
  • held to
  • lived up to
  • obeyed
  • stood by

observed

  • attended
  • celebrated
  • checked
  • commemorated
  • commented
  • detected
  • eyed
  • followed
  • noted
  • noticed
  • obeyed
  • opined
  • realized
  • recognized
  • reflected
  • regarded
  • remarked
  • remembered
  • saw
  • spotted
  • watched

raised Cain

  • acted out
  • acted up
  • carried on
  • disobeyed
  • ran riot
  • rebelled

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