disoblige
Example Sentences
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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
"I am sorry to disoblige you, but I really couldn't."
From Ben's Nugget A Boy's Search For Fortune by Alger, Horatio
Erizo, unwilling to disoblige his Admiral, upon whose Favour his Advancement depended, told Gonzago, that he must find another time to talk with him.
From The Works of Aphra Behn Volume V by Summers, Montague
"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
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!
