obligateverb [ T ]
us/ˈɑb·ləˌɡeɪt/to make someone feel morally or legally forced to do something:
I’m in favor of obligating welfare recipients to do more.
obligated
adjective us/ˈɑb·ləˌɡeɪ·t̬ɪd/
[ + to infinitive ] I felt obligated to speak up and defend my friend’s reputation.