disoblige
Example Sentences
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He disliked very much to disoblige her, as she belonged to one of the most distinguished families of Georgia, and had many influential relatives among the Secessionists.
From Reminiscences of Forts Sumter and Moultrie in 1860-'61 by Doubleday, Abner
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
I shall endeavour, lady, and fail in nothing that is in my power to disoblige you; for there is none more ambitious of your ill opinion than I. Plea.
From A Select Collection of Old English Plays Volume 14 of 15 by Dodsley, Robert
This made them laugh, and then they questioned me about Saint James, and the troops there, and the captain-general; and not to disoblige them, I told them all I knew, and much more.
From The Bible in Spain - Vol. 2 [of 2] by Borrow, George Henry
As she is the Reservoir of Favour, greater Court is made to her than to the Duke himself, and Woe be to those that dare to disoblige her!
