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indebted

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of indebted

being under obligation for a favor or gift

  • thereafter forever felt indebted to the producer for giving her her lucky break
Synonyms of indebted

beholden, bounden [archaic], obligated, obliged
Words Related to indebted

appreciative, grateful, thankful

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  1. Dictionary: Definition of indebted Spanish Central: Translation of indebted Nglish: Translation of indebted for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of indebted for Arabic speakers

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