Exempt and Oblige

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Exempt verb - Grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to.

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Oblige is an antonym for exempt.

Nearby Words: exemption, exempting, exempted

Oblige verb - To do a service or favor for.

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Exempt is an antonym for oblige.

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