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 22 synonyms and 42 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for obeyed

Antonyms for obeyed

  • abandoned
  • breached
  • broke
  • broken
  • bucked
  • challenged
  • combated
  • combatted
  • contested
  • dared
  • defied
  • derided
  • directed
  • dishonored
  • dismissed
  • disobeyed
  • disobliged
  • disputed
  • disregarded
  • flouted
  • forgotten
  • fought
  • ignored
  • infringed
  • led
  • mocked
  • opposed
  • overlooked
  • overpassed
  • passed over
  • pooh-poohed
  • poohed
  • refused
  • renounced
  • repudiated
  • resisted
  • scorned
  • shrugged off
  • transgressed
  • tuned out
  • violated
  • withstood

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 64 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obeyed, such as: abandoned, abided by, attended, breached, broke, broken, bucked.

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

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