Obey and Rules

Opposite meaning words

Obey verb - To act according to the commands of.

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Rules is an antonym for obey.

Nearby Word: obeying

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Obey is an antonym for rules in govern topic.

The Doctor... has gone a little crazy, and decides instead of following the rules of time will force the rules to obey him.

Source: Bigger on the Inside
More to the point he's tired of obeying the rules of time, and decides since he's the only Time Lord left, the rules will obey him.

Source: Screw Destiny
Similar to the Blades of Glory and Speed Racer examples above, the World Video Boxing Association is under no compulsion to obey standard boxing rules.

Source: Artistic License Sports

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