Obedience and Pigheadedness

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Obedience noun - A bending to the authority or control of another.

Usage example: the drill sergeant demanded complete and unquestioning obedience from the recruits

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Pigheadedness is an antonym for obedience.

Nearby Words: obedient, obediently

Pigheadedness noun - A steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.

Usage example: thanks to your pigheadedness we missed our only chance to buy the house at a reasonable price

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Obedience is an antonym for pigheadedness.

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