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VERB

obey

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept adhere to carry out comply embrace execute heed observe surrender

STRONG

accede accord acquiesce agree answer assent concur discharge follow fulfill keep mind perform respond serve submit

WEAK

abide by act upon be loyal to be ruled by bow to do as one says do one's bidding do one's duty do what is expected do what one is told get in line give way hold fast knuckle under play second fiddle take orders toe the line

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decline deny disregard forget ignore leave miss neglect overlook refuse reject

STRONG

argue ask differ disagree disallow disapprove disobey dispute dissent fail object oppose protest question

WEAK

mutiny rebel

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Phil and Karen Barbalace always wanted to live by the water.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

It isn’t the sin that makes Rowan erupt but Olivia’s failure to live by the most important lesson he’s ever imparted.

From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026

In addition, Valens’ music will be reinterpreted live by Chicano performers from Thee Sinseers, The Altons, Shannon and the Clams and The McCharmlys, among others.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

I’ve distilled their wisdom into three nonnegotiable rules that I now live by.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026

“I don’t live by the gun,” she said, then turned to me and smiled.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

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