Antonyms for obligation
ˌɒb lɪˈgeɪ ʃənobli·ga·tion

WiktionaryRate these synonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. obligationnoun

   Synonyms:
   duty

   Antonyms:
   right

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. obligation

   All these words involve at least two parties, tho an engagement or promise may be the act of but one. A contract is a formal agreement between two or more parties for the doing or leaving undone some specified act or acts, and is ordinarily in writing. Mutual promises may have the force of a contract. A consideration, or compensation, is essential to convert an agreement into a contract. A contract may be oral or written. A covenant in law is a written contract under seal. Covenant is frequent in religious usage, as contract is in law and business. Compact is essentially the same as contract, but is applied to international agreements, treaties, etc. A bargain is a mutual agreement for an exchange of values, without the formality of a contract. A stipulation is a single item in an agreement or contract. A cartel is a military agreement for the exchange of prisoners or the like.

   Synonyms:
   agreement, arrangement, bargain, cartel, compact, contract, covenant, engagement, pact, pledge, promise, stipulation

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:4.0 / 1 vote

1. obligation

   Antonyms:
   promise, word, choice, freedom, assurance, declaration, intention, exemption

   Synonyms:
   duty, necessity, compulsion, contract, bond, covenant, belief

Matched Categories

1. • Document
   • Personal Relation
   • State
   • Written Agreement

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:1.0 / 4 votes

1. duty, responsibility, obligationnoun

   the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

   "we must instill a sense of duty in our children"; "every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty"- John D.Rockefeller Jr

   Synonyms:
   duty, debt instrument, responsibleness, responsibility, province, indebtedness, tariff, certificate of indebtedness

2. obligationnoun

   the state of being obligated to do or pay something

   "he is under an obligation to finish the job"

   Synonyms:
   debt instrument, indebtedness, responsibility, duty, certificate of indebtedness

3. obligation, indebtednessnoun

   a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor

   Synonyms:
   duty, certificate of indebtedness, financial obligation, debt instrument, liability, indebtedness, responsibility

4. debt instrument, obligation, certificate of indebtednessnoun

   a written promise to repay a debt

   Synonyms:
   debt instrument, certificate of indebtedness, duty, responsibility, indebtedness

5. obligationnoun

   a legal agreement specifying a payment or action and the penalty for failure to comply

   Synonyms:
   debt instrument, indebtedness, responsibility, duty, certificate of indebtedness

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1. obligationnoun

   Synonyms:
   accountableness, responsibility, incumbency, duty, indebtedness, agreement, contract, stipulation, covenant, bond

How to use obligation in a sentence?

1. Andrew Robb:

   I think the momentum is there to conclude and I feel the window is open in the first half of this year to make it happen, given the transformational benefits the TPP presents in terms of supporting growth, jobs and the enhanced flow of trade and investment between countries representing 40 per cent of global GDP, I think the negotiating parties have an obligation to our countries to do what we can to bring this to a conclusion.

2. Bubu Pateh Jallow:

   We think that if even the smallest nation or the poorest country can develop an INDC, there should be no excuse from any country to say (they) cannot, there is a moral obligation that we have to do this.

3. Mehmet Oz:

   I think all of us have that obligation and I am able to do it now, so it gives me great pride to help my country.

4. David Hammond:

   Someone who is at sea, has no food and has put people at notice that they are in trouble within the sight of land, I would say there is a lawful obligation for governments to help them.

5. Curt Levey of the Committee:

   He’s let down the [conservative] movement, he may feel he has no obligation to the movement.

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