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1. | [ adjective ] being under moral or legal obligation | |
Synonyms: | compelled obligate bound | |
Examples: | "felt bound by his promise" |
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Related terms: | obligated | |
2. | [ adjective ] lacking spontaneity; not natural | |
Synonyms: | strained forced | |
Examples: | "a constrained smile" "forced heartiness" "a strained smile" |
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Related terms: | affected | |
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