Synonyms of obligate

obligate

verb

ˈä-blə-ˌgāt 

as in to compel

to cause (a person) to give in to pressure

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compel
• coerce
• force
• oblige
• constrain
• impel
• drive
• impress
• intimidate
• pressure
• make
• muscle
• blackmail
• bully
• press
• sandbag
• dragoon
• threaten
• blackjack
• twist one's arm
• browbeat
• bulldoze
• terrorize
• cow
• hector
• harass
• drag
• menace
• shame
• badger
• high-pressure
• hound

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permit
• allow
• let
• induce
• satisfy
• move
• convince
• talk (into)
• argue
• persuade
• win (over)
• prevail (on or upon)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of obligate

The incoming fiduciary set to oversee the trust is obligated to Nick, as well as his siblings, opposed the request. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026

Baghaei said Tehran protested the decision and summoned the Austrian chargé d’affaires, saying Austria was obligated as the host country to issue the visas. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Again, here, too, shipping every feature idea is a bad idea; do not feel obligated to ship every idea coming from your customers. — Osman Koc, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

In a brief filed on Tuesday, Paramount says that the states are obligated to post the bond under antitrust laws and federal procedures governing injunctions. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026