Induce and Obligate

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Induce verb - To be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind).

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Obligate is an antonym for induce.

Nearby Words: inducement, induction, inducing

Obligate verb - To cause (a person) to give in to pressure.

Usage example: the problem is of your own making, so don't think that you can obligate me to help

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Induce is an antonym for obligate.

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