reoblige

/rɪˈɒblɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. verb

to oblige or be obligated to do something; to put someone in a position of obligation.

“Her promise to donate to charity reobliged her family to give more as well.”

2. noun

the state of being obligated to do something; a feeling of being under obligation.

“The sense of reobligation made him feel guilty for not helping his friend sooner.”

Synonyms

  • commit
  • obligate
  • oblige

Antonyms

  • disobligate
  • relieve