Obey and Subverted

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Obey verb - To act according to the commands of.

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Subverted is an antonym for obey.

Nearby Word: obeying

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Obey is an antonym for subverted in rebel topic.

Nearby Words: subversion, subverting

This can also be subverted, however — in many games traded Pokémon will not obey your commands without proper Gym Badges, implying you have to earn their loyalty and respect.

Source: Happiness in Slavery
But their work on the Zerg was subverted by Amon, the Dark Voice, who gave the Zerg a biological imperative to obey him and destroy the Protoss.

Source: Transhuman Treachery
Subverted in Ancillary Justice: The protagonist is an artificial intelligence, built to serve in the military, and obey every command without question.

Source: Conditioned to Accept Horror

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