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follow orders

VERB

heed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hear listen obey observe take to heart

STRONG

attend baby-sit catch consider dig follow hark hearken mark mind note regard see sit spot watch

WEAK

be aware be guided by bear in mind do one's bidding get a load of give ear keep eye peeled keep tabs mind the store pay attention pick up ride herd on stay in line take notice of toe the line watch one's step watch out watch over watch the store

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore

STRONG

disregard forget misunderstand neglect not get overlook

VERB

mind

Synonyms

STRONGEST

notice

STRONG

attend behave follow heed keep listen mark note observe regard respect watch

WEAK

adhere to do as told pay attention pay heed take heed

Antonyms

STRONG

disregard ignore

WEAK

disobey

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follow orders

Current and former officials describe him as an unrelenting figure who expects subordinates to follow orders without question.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2025

Did he resign in quiet protest rather than follow orders that he saw as unlawful?

From Slate ● Oct. 21, 2025

The Portland Police Bureau said it arrested two people on 4 October who engaged "in aggressive behaviour toward each other in the street" and refused to follow orders.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2025

It's odd considering that they are required to salute smartly and follow orders.

From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2024

All I had to do was listen closely and follow orders.

From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac

follow orders

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