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oblige vs obligation

obligation vs oblige

oblige is not a noun while obligation is a noun.

oblige is a verb but obligation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
oblige No No Yes No
obligation Yes No No No
oblige (noun) obligation (noun)
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
a legal agreement specifying a payment or action and the penalty for failure to comply
a written promise to repay a debt
a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor
the state of being obligated to do or pay something
oblige (verb) obligation (verb)
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
provide a service or favor for someone
force somebody to do something
Difference between oblige and obligation

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