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DUTY-BOUND Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word duty-bound. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word duty-bound. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for DUTY-BOUND

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obliged
verbv
adjective satellite

• under a moral obligation to do something

bound
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• confined by bonds

• held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union

• secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form

noun

• a line determining the limits of an area

• the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

• the greatest possible degree of something

• a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

adjective satellite

• (usually followed by `to') governed by fate

• covered or wrapped with a bandage

• headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students'

• bound by an oath

• bound by contract

• confined in the bowels

verb

• move forward by leaps and bounds

• form the boundary of; be contiguous to

• place limits on (extent or amount or access)

• spring back; spring away from an impact

indebted
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc

• under a legal obligation to someone

obligated
verbv
adjective

• caused by law or conscience to follow a certain course

required
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• necessary for relief or supply

• required by rule

compelled
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• force somebody to do something

• necessitate or exact

Best Hypernyms For DUTY-BOUND

Here is a list of related hypernyms for duty-bound, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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commitment obligation responsibility task

Alternatives for OBLIGED

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