Living by

Synonyms for living by
verb conform, give in

execute
accept
observe
embrace
heed
surrender
carry out
comply
respond
accord
accede

concur
acquiesce
perform
serve
mind
submit
keep
discharge
answer
follow
assent

agree
fulfill
abide by
knuckle under
toe the line
adhere to
live by
act upon
be loyal to
be ruled by
bow to

do as one says
do what is expected
do what one is told
get in line
give way
hold fast
play second fiddle
take orders
do one’s bidding
do one’s duty

Antonyms for living by

disregard
ignore
deny
refuse
reject
disallow
disapprove
protest
dispute

object
dissent
disobey
mutiny
rebel
forget
leave
miss
neglect

decline
overlook
ask
question
argue
oppose
disagree
differ
fail