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Obliging

/əˈblaɪd͡ʒɪŋ/

To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.

📖 Definitions of "Obliging"

verb
  1. 1

    To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.

    "I am obliged to report to the police station every week."

  2. 2

    To do (someone) a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation).

    "He obliged me by not parking his car in the drive."

  3. 3

    To be indebted to someone.

    "I am obliged to you for your recent help."

noun
  1. 1

    The imposition of an obligation.

adjective
  1. 1

    Happy and ready to do favours for others.

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