obligation

The word “obligation” has 4 syllables: ob-li-ga-tion

It's pronounced as /ˌɑblɪˈɡeɪʃən/

What is synonym and antonym for obligation?

In the thesaurus, “obligation” has 72 synonyms and 26 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for obligation along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for obligation

IOU
accountability
accountableness
agreement
appointment
arrangement
arrearage
arrears
bankruptcy
bond
burden
business
call
cause
charge
chit
coercion
commitment
committal
compact
compulsion
conscience
constraint
contract
covenant
debit
debt
default
delinquency
devoir
do
due bill
dues
duress
duty
embarrassment
engagement
force
imperative
incumbency
indebtedness
insolvency
liabilities
liability
must
necessity
need
oath
occasion
office
onus
ought
pact
part
payment
place
pledge
prearrangement
promise
requirement
reservation
responsibility
restraint
right
score
setup
tribute
troth
trust
understanding
vow
word

Antonyms for obligation

alternative
asset
choice
disagreement
disbelief
discharge
ease
exemption
freedom
grace
irresponsibility
loophole
misunderstanding
option
pick
postponement
preference
quietus
quittance
release
relief
repayment
selection
stay
unemployment
waiver

Meanings of obligation

noun
1. The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.
2. A social, legal, or moral requirement, duty, contract, or promise that compels someone to follow or avoid a particular course of action.
3. A course of action imposed by society, law, or conscience by which someone is bound or restricted.
4. A legal agreement stipulating a specified action or forbearance by a party to the agreement; the document containing such agreement.

Example Sentences

She felt a strong sense of obligation to help her friend during a difficult time.
Meeting the deadline was his primary obligation as a project manager.
The charity event was not just a suggestion, it was a moral obligation for the community to support.
As a citizen, voting in elections is both a right and an obligation.
The employee recognized the importance of fulfilling his work obligation to contribute to the team's success.

On this page you'll find 98 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obligation, such as: IOU, accountability, accountableness, agreement, alternative, appointment, arrangement.

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