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obedient
/oʊ'bidiənt/
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Definitions of obedient
  1. adjective
    dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
    "an obedient soldier" "obedient children" "a little man obedient to his wife" "the obedient colonies...are heavily taxed; the refractory remain unburdened"

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    y2k compliant acquiescent biddable conformable duteous dutiful
    Opposite:
    disobedient
Examples of obedient
  • "an obedient soldier"
  • "obedient children"
  • "a little man obedient to his wife"
  • "the obedient colonies...are heavily taxed; the refractory remain unburdened"
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