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Meanings of obedient in английском
Dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority; the refractory remain unburdened"- Edmund Burke.
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Examples for "disobedient"
Examples for "disobedient"
1
Andrew was disobedient; that was the reason why his father punished him.
2
And yet are continuing to be naughty and disobedient all the time.
3
With the stern brevity of the injured, Grahame addressed his disobedient child.
4
He's been disciplined, but no more than any other disobedient subject has.
5
If he was disobedient, the master had the right to use correction.
Usage of obedient in английском
1
With sudden obedient resolve the prisoner made the endeavor to reach it.
2
And destroyeth in metal the kind that is obedient to hammer work.
3
She was a nearly straight-A, four-time state champion butterflyer and hyper-obedient daughter.
4
She will make you obedient to her in your address and manners.
5
She did her best to live a good, clean, socially obedient life.
6
And so in that case, I remain your most obedient humble sarvant.
7
The obedient Bella rose, and went toward the Sister as if compelled.
8
Still talking, he tugged at himself, and the obedient cucumber plumped forward.
9
The mob becomes shorn of will-power and blindly obedient to its dictator.
10
Outgoing President Dmitry Medvedev is shown as an obedient and meek side-kick.
11
Instantly the dog was a professional soldier once more-alertlyobedient and resourceful.
12
Spartan education had a single purpose-toproduce good soldiers and obedient citizens.
13
His had been the calling voice, hers the obedient voice that answered.
14
She turned from the subject with ready versatility, obedient to the danger-signal.
15
Ye have been brave and strong, uncomplaining in great trials, and obedient.
16
These gentle spirits were ever after obedient to the will of Prospero.
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Obedient across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common