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demand obedience
[dɪˈmænd oʊˈbiːdiəns]
verb phrase
exigir obediência
1.
to insist on or require that someone obeys orders or follows rules
The military commander demanded obedience from all soldiers under his command.
O comandante militar exigiu obediência de todos os soldados sob seu comando.
2.
to assert authority in a way that expects compliance
Parents sometimes demand obedience from their children without explanation.
Os pais às vezes exigem obediência dos filhos sem explicação.
Synonyms
require obedience
insist on obedience
command obedience
enforce compliance
assert authority
Antonyms
permit disobedience
allow freedom
encourage independence
tolerate rebellion
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
exigir obediência
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
cobrar obediência
informal, colloquial variation
São Paulo
exigir obediência
formal and standard usage
Portugal
exigir obediência
standard European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
lay down the law
put your foot down
crack the whip
run a tight ship
keep someone on a short leash
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