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obligate vs enforce

enforce vs obligate

obligate is an adjective but enforce is not an adjective.

obligate and enforce both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
obligate No Yes Yes No
enforce No No Yes No
As verbs, enforce is a hyponym of obligate; that is, enforce is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than obligate:
  • obligate: force somebody to do something
  • enforce: ensure observance of laws and rules
Other hyponyms of obligate include force, thrust, walk, coerce, force, hale, pressure, squeeze, clamor, condemn, shame, apply, implement, constrain, impose.
obligate (adjective) enforce (adjective)
restricted to a particular condition of life
obligate (verb) enforce (verb)
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted ensure observance of laws and rules
commit in order to fulfill an obligation compel to behave in a certain way
force somebody to do something
Difference between obligate and enforce

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