Verbs of Power Relations - Verbs for Reacting to Power

to obey or meet a rule, law, standard, or requirement

to do what a person in authority, rule, law, or instruction requires

(of a monarch or ruler) to step down from a position of power

to act according to a rule, law, order, or request

to give up or hand over control, often a territory or authority, to someone else

to surrender after negotiation or when facing overwhelming pressure

to refuse to follow rules, commands, or orders

to use force to prevent something from happening or to fight against an attack

to strongly resist or oppose something

to resist or endure the force, pressure, or challenges imposed upon oneself

to refuse to respect a person of authority or to observe a law, rule, etc.

to firmly resist something

to rise in organized or armed opposition against a government or ruler

to lead a sudden and often forceful change against a government or system that is perceived as oppressive, seeking a radical transformation

to forcefully remove a person of authority or power from their position

to remove someone from a position of power or authority, often through force or legal action

to cause the downfall or removal of rulers or leaders

to join a rebellion or reject a previous allegiance, often as a group effort against authority or for a cause

to take part in violent and disorderly public behavior as part of a group

to stop fighting or resisting and accept defeat

to hand over power, land, or a position to another, particularly due to being forced

to accept the control, authority, or superiority of someone or something

to transfer the possession or control of someone or something to another person or entity

to follow the rules, commands, or wishes of someone, showing compliance to their authority