disoblige

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General Clavering, in particular, was supported by a large parliamentary connection, such as no cabinet could be inclined to disoblige.

From Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) by Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron

Mr. Lyon looked a little disturbed; but his manner was perfect, as he replied that he regretted to seem to disoblige, but that he feared the conditions of their little bet would not allow it.

From Devil Stories An Anthology by Various

Sorry to disoblige you, Mr. Oliphant, but it would never do.

From King of the Air Or, To Morocco on an Aeroplane by Strang, Herbert

Then I must leave your Realm, and bid Adieu, In spite of your fond Passion, or my own; For I can never disoblige my Father, Though by it I were sure to gain an Empire.

From Ponteach The Savages of America by Moses, Montrose Jonas

I wouldn't like to disoblige the young lady," he said; "but it's no use putting dead fish back into the stream.

From The Third Class at Miss Kaye's A School Story by Brazil, Angela