obliger

/ˈɒblɪdʒər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who habitually does more than their share of a task or who assumes responsibility for someone else.

“She’s the main obliger in our family, always helping her siblings with their homework.”

2. verb

To force or persuade someone to do something, especially against their will.

“He tried to obliger her into going to the party, but she refused.”

Synonyms

  • coercer
  • forcer
  • obligor

Antonyms

  • freer
  • liberator