gehoorzamen

Definitions of gehoorzamen
  1. verb
    be obedient to
    synonyms: luisteren
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    antonyms:
    opstaan, rebelleren, revolteren
    refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient
    types:
    volgen
    act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
    type of:
    aanpassen, acclimatiseren, accommoderen, assimileren, bijsturen, gewennen, plooien, richten, schikken, voegen, wennen
    adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
  2. verb
    react to a stimulus or command
    synonyms: beantwoorden
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    type of:
    antwoorden, reageren
    show a response or a reaction to something
  3. verb
    do what is expected
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    type of:
    volgen
    act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
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