Obedience

/ə‍ʊbˈiːdi‍əns/

/oʊˈbidiəns/

[noun]

Obedience

[NOUN]

the action of respecting or following the instructions of someone in authority

synonyms : obeisance

antonyms : disobedience

behavior intended to please your parents

synonyms : respect

the trait of being willing to obey

antonyms : disobedience

Examples

1. The strict grandmother scolded her granddaughter for speaking out of turn, saying that children should be seen and not heard to emphasize the importance of obedience and respect for elders.

2. I learned obedience.

3. And they value obedience.

4. And obedience is one of them.