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Violate vs Obey - What's the difference?

violate | obey |


As a proper noun violate

is .

As a verb obey is

to do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of.

Obey vs Subscribe - What's the difference?

obey | subscribe |


In lang=en terms the difference between obey and subscribe

is that obey is to do as one is told while subscribe is to sign; to mark with one's signature as a token of consent or attestation.

As verbs the difference between obey and subscribe

is that obey is to do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of while subscribe is (ergative) to sign up to have copies of a publication, such as a newspaper or a magazine, delivered for a period of time.

Loyalty vs Obey - What's the difference?

loyalty | obey |


As a noun loyalty

is the state of being loyal; fidelity.

As a verb obey is

to do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of.

Obey vs Yield - What's the difference?

obey | yield |


In intransitive terms the difference between obey and yield

is that obey is to do as one is told while yield is to give way; to succumb to a force.

As verbs the difference between obey and yield

is that obey is to do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of while yield is to pay, give in payment; repay, recompense; reward; requite.

As a noun yield is

payment; tribute.

Obey vs Listening - What's the difference?

obey | listening |


As verbs the difference between obey and listening

is that obey is to do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of while listening is .

As an adjective listening is

of something or someone that listens.

As a noun listening is

action of the verb listening .

Obey vs Bowing - What's the difference?

obey | bowing |


As verbs the difference between obey and bowing

is that obey is to do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of while bowing is (bend ).

As a noun bowing is

the act of bending at the waist, as a sign of respect or greeting.

Regard vs Obey - What's the difference?

regard | obey | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between regard and obey

is that regard is to have to do with, to concern while obey is to do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of.

As verbs the difference between regard and obey

is that regard is to set store by (something), to hold (someone) in esteem; to consider to have value, to respect while obey is to do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of.

As a noun regard

is a steady look, a gaze.

Obey vs Help - What's the difference?

obey | help | Related terms |

Obey is a related term of help.


In lang=en terms the difference between obey and help

is that obey is to do as one is told while help is to avoid; to prevent; to refrain from; to restrain (oneself) usually used in nonassertive contexts with can .

As verbs the difference between obey and help

is that obey is to do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of while help is to provide assistance to (someone or something).

As a noun help is

(uncountable) action given to provide assistance; aid.

Idiot vs Obey - What's the difference?

idiot | obey |


As a noun idiot

is (slang|derogatory) a proponent of intelligent design.

As a verb obey is

to do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of.

Obey vs Cheese - What's the difference?

obey | cheese |


As verbs the difference between obey and cheese

is that obey is to do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of while cheese is to prepare curds for making cheese.

As a noun cheese is

a dairy product made from curdled or cultured milk.

As an interjection cheese is

Said while being photographed, to give the impression of smiling.

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