
Oblige
Social Expectation
Used when social norms or expectations compel someone to act in a certain way.

I felt obliged to attend the wedding as I was invited.
Subtle Pressure
Conveys a mild form of pressure rather than force or threat.

He didn't ask explicitly, but I felt obliged to help.
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CoerceCompelConstrainDemandEnjoinForceMandateNecessitateRequire
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