honor-bound

[on-er-bound] / ˈɒn ərˈbaʊnd /

ADJECTIVE

indebted

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appreciative beholden duty-bound grateful obligated obliged thankful

WEAK

accountable answerable for bound bounden chargeable hooked in debt in hock liable owed owing responsible

Antonyms

STRONGEST

thankless unappreciative ungrateful

WEAK

paid settled

Example Sentences

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One of “Andor’s” strengths was in showing how ordinary people live under Imperial rule when powerful space wizards or honor-bound warriors are not around to save the day.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2023

President Chester A. Arthur and former secretary of state James G. Blaine joined their voices to the national chorus championing honor-bound bloodshed.

From Washington Post • Dec. 26, 2022

"Following the PM's announcement on Monday the 19th of July 2021 I feel honor-bound to make an announcement of my own," Clapton said.

From Salon • Jul. 23, 2021

"Following the PM’s announcement on Monday the 19th of July 2021 I feel honor-bound to make an announcement of my own," Clapton said.

From Fox News • Jul. 22, 2021

Then, her first honor-bound duty would be to glean Rowan.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

honor-bound

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