fetter |
oblige |
Related terms |
Fetter is a related term of oblige.
As verbs the difference between fetter and oblige
is that
fetter is to shackle or bind up with fetters while
oblige is .
As a noun fetter
is a chain or similar object used to bind a person or animal – often by its legs
(usually in plural) .
bless |
oblige |
Synonyms |
As verbs the difference between bless and oblige
is that
bless is to make something blessed; to confer blessing upon while
oblige is to constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.
As an interjection bless
is
Used as an expression of endearment, or (ironically) belittlement.
tie | oblige | Related terms |
Tie is a related term of oblige.
As a noun tie
is key.
As a verb oblige is
.
restrict | oblige | Related terms |
Restrict is a related term of oblige.
As verbs the difference between restrict and oblige
is that
restrict is to restrain within bounds; to limit; to confine; as, to restrict worlds to a particular meaning; to restrict a patient to a certain diet while
oblige is .
As an adjective restrict
is (obsolete) restricted.
oblige | press | Related terms |
Oblige is a related term of press.
As verbs the difference between oblige and press
is that
oblige is while
press is (ambitransitive) to exert weight or force against, to act upon with with force or weight.
As a noun press is
(
lb) a device used to apply pressure to an item.
oblige | bind |
In transitive terms the difference between oblige and bind
is that
oblige is to do someone a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation) while
bind is to put together in a cover, as of books.
In intransitive terms the difference between oblige and bind
is that
oblige is to do a service or favour while
bind is to exert a binding or restraining influence.
As a noun bind is
that which binds or ties.
oblige | induce |
In transitive terms the difference between oblige and induce
is that
oblige is to do someone a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation) while
induce is to cause, bring about, lead to.
oblige | behold |
In transitive terms the difference between oblige and behold
is that
oblige is to do someone a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation) while
behold is to see, or to look at.
oblige | threaten | Related terms |
Oblige is a related term of threaten.
As verbs the difference between oblige and threaten
is that
oblige is while
threaten is to make a threat against someone; to use threats.
oblige | impel | Related terms |
In transitive terms the difference between oblige and impel
is that
oblige is to do someone a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation) while
impel is to drive forward; to propel an object.
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