Synonym Dictionary

To reject or reverse a decision through superior authority.

Extremely harmful or intensely hostile.

Agreement with a rule, standard, or stated requirement.

The act of following a principle, rule, or plan closely.

Based on individual choice or whim rather than a consistent reason or rule.

To get around a difficulty, obstacle, or rule.

The act of following a request, rule, or requirement.

Willing to follow instructions or meeting stated requirements.

Required rather than optional, usually by a rule or authority.

To act in accordance with a rule, standard, or accepted pattern.

Agreement with an established rule, pattern, or social expectation.

A standard or condition used to judge, select, or decide something.

Failing to fulfill a duty or violating a rule or law.

Accepted rules of polite or appropriate conduct in a particular setting.

A violation of a right, rule, or agreement.

To call upon a rule, authority, or example for support or effect.

A less strict or severe approach to rules or punishment.

Required by a rule, instruction, or authority.

Preoccupied with judging conduct by moral rules, often in a self-righteous or overbearing way.

A standard or pattern regarded as usual, expected, or acceptable.

Required by a rule, duty, or established expectation.

Burdened or subjected to harsh and unjust control.

Overly concerned with minor details, rules, or displaying learning.

To prevent something or rule out its possibility.