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Definition of “disoblige

disoblige (ˌdɪsəˈblaɪdʒPronunciation for disoblige

Definitions

verb (tr)

  1. to disregard the desires of
  2. to slight; insult
  3. informal to cause trouble or inconvenience to

Alternative Forms

ˌdisoˈbliging adjective ˌdisoˈbligingly adverb ˌdisoˈbligingness noun

Usage examples

  • 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.
    O'Brian, Patrick, The Thirteen Gun Salute (1989)

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