Obliging
/əˈblaɪd͡ʒɪŋ/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:17 pts8 letters
Definition of Obliging
verb
- To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.
"I am obliged to report to the police station every week."
- To do (someone) a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation).
"He obliged me by not parking his car in the drive."
- To be indebted to someone.
"I am obliged to you for your recent help."
noun
- The imposition of an obligation.
Anagrams of Obliging
No exact anagrams found for "obliging". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
o1
b3
l1
i1
g2
i1
n1
g2
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Obliging
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Obliging"
Obliging is a 8-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Obliging" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "obliging" is a medium-scoring word.