disoblige (ˌdɪsəˈblaɪdʒ
)
Definitions
verb (tr)
- to disregard the desires of
- to slight; insult
- informal to cause trouble or inconvenience to
Alternative Forms
ˌdisoˈbliging adjective ˌdisoˈbligingly adverb ˌdisoˈbligingness nounSynonyms
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This was a lie, but I perceived he had no mind to disoblige the publican.
Independent (1998)As it happened Stephen did not choose to disoblige Diana either.
, The Thirteen Gun Salute (1989)