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Obliged
/əˈblaɪdʒd/
To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.
📖 Definitions of "Obliged"
verb
- 1
To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.
"I am obliged to report to the police station every week."
- 2
To do (someone) a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation).
"He obliged me by not parking his car in the drive."
- 3
To be indebted to someone.
"I am obliged to you for your recent help."
adjective
- 1
Under an obligation to do something for someone.
- 2
Indebted because of a favor done.
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