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oblige
1. v. To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.
I am obliged to report to the police station every week.
2. v. To do someone a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation).
He obliged me by not parking his car in the drive.
3. v. (intransitive) To be indebted to someone.
I am obliged to you for your recent help.
4. v. (intransitive) To do a service or favour.
The singer obliged with another song.

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It is not hard to see how it can influence the decisions of people who either don't understand what is happening or wish to oblige their authoritative visitor.

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