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- [dis-uh-blahyj]
- /ˌdɪs əˈblaɪdʒ/
- /ˌdɪ.sə.ˈblaɪdʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-uh-blahyj]
- /ˌdɪs əˈblaɪdʒ/
Definitions of disoblige word
- verb with object disoblige to refuse or neglect to oblige; act contrary to the desire or convenience of; fail to accommodate. 1
- verb with object disoblige to give offense to; affront: to be disobliged by a tactless remark. 1
- verb with object disoblige to cause inconvenience to; incommode: to be disobliged by an uninvited guest. 1
- noun disoblige Offend (someone) by not acting in accordance with their wishes. 1
- verb disoblige to disregard the desires of 0
- verb disoblige to slight; insult 0
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Origin of disoblige
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Middle French desobliger, equivalent to des- dis-1 + obliger to oblige
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Parts of speech for Disoblige
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disoblige popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
disoblige usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disoblige
verb disoblige
- disturb — to interrupt the quiet, rest, peace, or order of; unsettle.
- affront — If something affronts you, you feel insulted and hurt because of it.
- slight — small in amount, degree, etc.: a slight increase; a slight odor.
- bother — If you do not bother to do something or if you do not bother with it, you do not do it, consider it, or use it because you think it is unnecessary or because you are too lazy.
- inconvenience — the quality or state of being inconvenient.
Antonyms for disoblige
verb disoblige
- appease — If you try to appease someone, you try to stop them from being angry by giving them what they want.
- soothe — to tranquilize or calm, as a person or the feelings; relieve, comfort, or refresh: soothing someone's anger; to soothe someone with a hot drink.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
See also
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