Antonyms for obeyed


Grammar : Verb
Spell : oh-bey
Phonetic Transcription : oʊˈbeɪ


Definition of obeyed

Origin :
  • late 13c., from Old French obeir "obey, be obedient, do one's duty" (12c.), from Latin obedire, oboedire "obey, be subject, serve; pay attention to, give ear," literally "listen to," from ob "to" (see ob-) + audire "listen, hear" (see audience). Same sense development is in cognate Old English hiersumnian. Related: Obeyed; obeying.
  • verb conform, give in
Example sentences :
  • He felt that a crisis had come, and he was determined to be obeyed.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • The mandate was obeyed, and Bates was lodged in the forecastle, securely ironed.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • The captain moved among them, and his orders were obeyed, but not with alacrity.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • They called him a King or a prince and obeyed his orders for their own common benefit.
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
  • But as Philip obeyed her words, he saw her move suddenly and stand by Emilia's side.
  • Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
  • And they would be obeyed, or I never should be restored to their favour, let the consequence be what it would.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • She motioned to Dick to precede her, and he obeyed, like a man in a dream.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • The same signification was made for me last Sunday; and I obeyed.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • Did not your father himself some days ago tell you, he would be obeyed?
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • He obeyed and rose, but with a little cry dropped on the ground.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

Synonyms for obeyed

Based on : Thesaurus.com - Gutenberg.org - Dictionary.com - Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019