duty-bound

[US]/[ˈdjuːti baʊnd]/

[UK]/[ˈduːti baʊnd]/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.obliged or compelled by a sense of duty; bound by a moral or legal obligation; feeling a strong sense of obligation

duty-bound to act

duty-bound silence

duty-bound obligation

being duty-bound

duty-bound promise

were duty-bound

duty-bound service

duty-bound role

duty-bound discretion

duty-bound conduct

as a doctor, she felt duty-bound to help those in need.

we are duty-bound to protect our environment for future generations.

the soldiers were duty-bound to follow their orders without question.

he felt duty-bound to repay the kindness shown to him.

the company is duty-bound to ensure the safety of its employees.

i am duty-bound by my contract to maintain confidentiality.

they were duty-bound to investigate the allegations thoroughly.

the government is duty-bound to provide essential services to its citizens.

she felt duty-bound to support her aging parents.

we are duty-bound to uphold the law and justice.

the lawyer was duty-bound to represent his client’s interests.

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