Synonyms of obliged

Verb


1. compel, oblige, obligate, induce, stimulate, cause, have, get, make

usage: force somebody to do something; "We compel all students to fill out this form"

2. oblige, bind, hold, obligate, relate

usage: bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted; "He's held by a contract"; "I'll hold you by your promise"

3. oblige, accommodate, comply, follow, abide by

usage: provide a service or favor for someone; "We had to oblige him"

Adjective


1. duty-bound(predicate), obliged(predicate), obligated(predicate) (vs. unobligated)

usage: under a moral obligation to do something

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