Oblige and Pester

Oblige

Oblige verb - To do a service or favor for.

Pester and oblige are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pester" instead a verb "Oblige".

Pester

Pester verb - To thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation.

Oblige and pester are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Oblige" instead a verb "Pester".

Nearby Word: pestering

Common collocations

enemy oblige enemy pester enemy
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