Act and Obey

Act

Act verb - To present a portrayal or performance of.

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Obey and act are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Obey" instead a verb "Act".

Nearby Words: acting, acted

Obey verb - To act according to the commands of.

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Act and obey are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Act" instead a verb "Obey".

Nearby Word: obeying

people	act people	obey people
human	act human	obey human
time	act time	obey time
way	act way	obey way
Other words: voice, rules, humans.

This justification holds that the (bulk of the) responsibility for such actions falls upon those who make such decisions and give such orders within a (military) hierarchy; by extension, those who obey and act upon such orders cannot be held (entirely) accountable for their actions.

Source: Just Following Orders
All the cyborgs have been brainwashed to obey their handlers and this strongly influences the way they dress and act.

Source: Adrenaline Makeover
She can turn people into toys, her victims are forced to obey her will (most of them can't act by themselves).

Source: Bad Powers, Bad People

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