Control and Obey

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Control

Control verb - To keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression).
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Synonyms for Control
Antonyms for Control
Obey is an antonym for control in have charge of topic.
Nearby Words: controlled, controlling, controller, controllable

Obey

Obey verb - To act according to the commands of.
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Synonyms for Obey
Antonyms for Obey
Control is an antonym for obey.
Nearby Word: obeying
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Similar words of obey

Common collocations

people control people obey people
time control time obey time
way control way obey way
gravity control gravity obey gravity
Other words: anyone, humans, powers.

Both words in one sentence

  • Literature / Strange Matter Restraining Bolt: The Collector "brands" the monsters in his army with a mind control chip to obey his will.
    Source: Literature / Strange Matter
  • It took a serious aircraft disaster before the government could effectively force all pilots to obey air traffic control.
    Source: Literature / Foreigner
  • Recap / Doctor Who S21 E5 "Planet of Fire" No Sell: Peri to the Master's mind-control powers.The Master: I am the Master and you will obey me.Peri: So what?
    Source: Recap / Doctor Who S21 E5 "Planet of Fire"
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