OBLIGED Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word obliged. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for OBLIGED
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beholden | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • under a moral obligation to someone | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
duty-bound | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • under a moral obligation to do something | ||||||||
indebted | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc • under a legal obligation to someone | ||||||||
required | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • necessary for relief or supply • required by rule | ||||||||
thankful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • feeling or showing gratitude | ||||||||
compelled | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • force somebody to do something • necessitate or exact | ||||||||
mandated | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a document giving an official instruction or command • a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves • the commission that is given to a government and its policies through an electoral victory verb • assign under a mandate • make mandatory • assign authority to | ||||||||
obligate | verbv | |||||||
adjective • restricted to a particular condition of life verb • force somebody to do something • commit in order to fulfill an obligation • bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted | ||||||||
accommodate | verbv | |||||||
verb • be agreeable or acceptable to • make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose • provide with something desired or needed • have room for; hold without crowding • provide housing for • provide a service or favor for someone • make (one thing) compatible with (another) | ||||||||
bind | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • something that hinders as if with bonds verb • stick to firmly • create social or emotional ties • make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope • wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose • secure with or as if with ropes • bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted • provide with a binding • fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord • form a chemical bond with • cause to be constipated | ||||||||
compel | verbv | |||||||
verb • force somebody to do something • necessitate or exact | ||||||||
hold | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of grasping • understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something • power by which something or someone is affected or dominated • time during which some action is awaited • a state of being confined (usually for a short time) • a stronghold • a cell in a jail or prison • the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it • the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo verb • cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity • have or hold in one's hands or grip • organize or be responsible for • have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense • keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view • maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) • to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement • secure and keep for possible future use or application • have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • contain or hold; have within • have room for; hold without crowding • remain in a certain state, position, or condition • support or hold in a certain manner • be valid, applicable, or true • assert or affirm • have as a major characteristic • be capable of holding or containing • arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance • protect against a challenge or attack • bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted • hold the attention of • remain committed to • resist or confront with resistance • be pertinent or relevant or applicable • stop dealing with • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits • keep from departing • take and maintain control over, often by violent means • cause to come to an abrupt stop • cover as for protection against noise or smell • drink alcohol without showing ill effects • aim, point, or direct • declare to be • be in accord; be in agreement • keep from exhaling or expelling | ||||||||
obligated | verbv | |||||||
adjective • caused by law or conscience to follow a certain course |