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obliged

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of obliged

1 being under obligation for a favor or gift

my new neighbor gave me a Christmas present, and now I feel obliged to reciprocate

Synonyms of obliged

beholden, bounden [archaic], indebted, obligated

Words Related to obliged

appreciative, grateful, thankful

2 feeling or expressing gratitude

I'd be much obliged if you could do me this favor

Synonyms of obliged

appreciative, appreciatory, glad, grateful, thankful

Words Related to obliged

beholden, indebted

contented, delighted, gratified, pleased, satisfied, tickled

Near Antonyms of obliged

inhospitable, rude, thoughtless, ungracious

Antonyms of obliged

inappreciative, thankless, unappreciative, ungrateful

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