to do what one is told to do by (a person); carry out (a command)
conform, give in
Cases of word usage
1) the (legal) power or right to control, give others and make others obey (authority)
2) an obvious refusal to obey (defiance)
3) to refuse to obey or show respect to (a person, government etc) (defy)
4) the failure or refusal to obey (disobedience)
5) to refuse to obey (a person, order) (disobey)
6) to obey a person (too) humbly (kowtow)
7) too eager to obey or serve; showing too much respect (especially hoping for reward or advantage) (obsequious)
8) punishment for doing wrong, for future to obey rules or to keep and agreement (penalty)
9) (an instance of) fighting; refusal to obey (rebellion)
10) refusing to obey (especially after being punished) (recalcitrant)
