incommode

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I submitted that no thought could be further from Dr. Trefusis’s intent than to incommode such an excellent hostess.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

If he had done either, I know I should have said, “Sit still, sir, you will not incommode me, and I hope I shall not annoy you.”

From All the Days of My Life: An Autobiography The Red Leaves of a Human Heart by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston

I am vexed that we must incommode ourselves for such rubbish; but it cannot be helped, such are the times.

From With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk

For he does not wish to disturb or incommode his sleeping wife, whose dark eyes are still closed, or to awaken any of his three little children.

From A Day with Robert Schumann by Byron, May Clarissa Gillington

Also, three ladies walking abreast occupy too much of the pavement, and therefore incommode the other passengers.

From The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners or, Miss Leslie's Behaviour Book by Leslie, Eliza