overoblige

/ˌoʊvərəʊˈblɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. verb

to oblige someone excessively or to an uncomfortable degree.

“He felt overobliged to his wealthy uncle, who had offered to pay for his entire education.”

2. noun

a feeling of being overobligated or excessively indebted.

“Her sense of overobligation to her family led her to take on too much responsibility.”

Synonyms

  • overburden
  • overwhelm

Antonyms

  • relieve
  • unencumber