disoblige

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Shortly afterwards Addison went to him and said, "that some particular friends, whom he could not disoblige, insisted on its being acted."

From The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 New Edition by Pope, Alexander

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

Mar. Do, that's a good Boy; and I won't disoblige him this two days.

From The Female Wits by Anonymous

"I am sorry to disoblige you, Mrs. Ross, but it would be unjust," said Mr. Mead.

From The Tin Box and What it Contained by Alger, Horatio

Sorry to disoblige, old feller, but I'm on duty where Miss Verbena is now, you see, as she's just promised to be my wife.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, March 29, 1890 by Various