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OBLIGED Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word obliged. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For OBLIGED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for obliged, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
cause comply follow get have induce make relate stimulate
Phrases (1)
abide by

Alternatives for BEHOLDEN

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