oblige vs bind

oblige is not a noun while bind is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
oblige	No	No	Yes	No
bind	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, oblige and bind are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of oblige include hold, obligate.

oblige (noun)	bind (noun)
	something that hinders as if with bonds

oblige (verb)	bind (verb)
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted	cause to be constipated
provide a service or favor for someone	form a chemical bond with
force somebody to do something	bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
	make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope
	fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
	provide with a binding
	stick to firmly
	secure with or as if with ropes
	wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose
	create social or emotional ties