expect obedience

Frequency: 7.08.1 per million words

To believe that you have the right to be obeyed.

obedienceVERB + NOUN

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expect

Examples (10)

  • Parents often expect unquestioning obedience from their young children.
  • The commander expected absolute obedience from his troops during the mission.
  • It is unreasonable to expect blind obedience without explanation.
  • Some leaders expect immediate obedience to their every command.
  • Historically, monarchs expected complete obedience from their subjects.
  • She didn't expect such passive obedience from the new employees.
  • In certain cultures, elders expect respectful obedience from the youth.
  • A good teacher should not always expect silent obedience but encourage questioning.
  • The strict master always expected perfect obedience from his servants.
  • Do you truly expect total obedience in every situation?