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COMPLYING Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word complying. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word complying. (close relations)
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accepting
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• tolerating without protest

conforming
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• adhering to established customs or doctrines (especially in religion)

following
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• going or proceeding or coming after in the same direction

noun

• a group of followers or enthusiasts

• the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

adjective satellite

• about to be mentioned or specified

• immediately following in time or order

• in the desired direction

observing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective satellite

• quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

yielding
adjectiveadj
noun

• a verbal act of admitting defeat

• the act of conceding or yielding

adjective satellite

• inclined to yield to argument or influence or control

• lacking stiffness and giving way to pressure

• tending to give in or surrender or agree

acquiescing
verbv
verb

• to agree or express agreement

adhering
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• be compatible or in accordance with

• follow through or carry out a plan without deviation

• come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

• be a devoted follower or supporter

• be loyal to

• stick to firmly

heeding
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

verb

• pay close attention to; give heed to

obeying
verbv
verb

• be obedient to

respecting
verbv
noun

• (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point

• the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

• an attitude of admiration or esteem

• a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

• behavior intended to please your parents

• a feeling of friendship and esteem

• courteous regard for people's feelings

verb

• regard highly; think much of

• show respect towards

submitting
verb, nounv, n
verb

• refer for judgment or consideration

• put before

• yield to the control of another

• hand over formally

• refer to another person for decision or judgment

• yield to another's wish or opinion

• accept or undergo, often unwillingly

• make an application as for a job or funding

• make over as a return

• accept as inevitable

succumbing
verbv
verb

• consent reluctantly

• be fatally overwhelmed

consummate
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• having or revealing supreme mastery or skill

• perfect and complete in every respect; having all necessary qualities

• without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers

verb

• fulfill sexually

• make perfect; bring to perfection

carry out
verbv
verb

• put in effect

• pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue

give way
verbv
verb

• move in order to make room for someone for something

• break down, literally or metaphorically

• end resistance, as under pressure or force

• stop operating or functioning

follow
verb, nounv, n
verb

• to travel behind, go after, come after

• be later in time

• come as a logical consequence; follow logically

• travel along a certain course

• act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes

• come after in time, as a result

• behave in accordance or in agreement with

• be next

• choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

• to bring something about at a later time than

• imitate in behavior; take as a model

• follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something

• follow with the eyes or the mind

• be the successor (of)

• perform an accompaniment to

• keep informed

• to be the product or result

• accept and follow the leadership or command or guidance of

• adhere to or practice

• work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function

• keep under surveillance

• follow in or as if in pursuit

• grasp the meaning

• keep to

• to subscribe to someone's updates on social media

• to be subscribed to updates from another user on social media

abide by
verbv
verb

• act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes

• show respect towards

Best Hypernyms For COMPLYING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for complying, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for ACCEPTING

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