Definitions

1. verb

to obey or comply with a command or request

“The child was told to obtemper and clean his room immediately.”

2. verb

to yield or give in to something

“The weak army was forced to obtemper to the stronger enemy’s demands.”

3. noun

the act of obeying or complying

“The act of obtemper was seen as a sign of respect for authority.”

4. noun

a person who obeys or complies

“The obtemper of the crowd was evident as they followed the instructions of the leader.”