Synonyms for obligation
ˌɒb lɪˈgeɪ ʃənobli·ga·tion

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1. obligationnoun

   Synonyms:
   duty

   Antonyms:
   right

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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

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1. obligation

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

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

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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

Matched Categories

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

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1. obligatoryadjective

   Submitted by Jkullack on April 16, 2024  

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1. obligationnoun

   Synonyms:
   responsibility, accountableness, bond of duty

2. obligationnoun

   Synonyms:
   engagement, contract, agreement, stipulation

3. obligationnoun

   Synonyms:
   debt of gratitude

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1. obligationnoun

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

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1. List of paraphrases for "obligation":

   duty, obligations, requirement, commitment, obliged, compulsory, responsibility, 'obligation, liability, required, onus, bond, mandatory, duties, requirements

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1. Gilad Malach:

   It's the center of their life, the religion, and they can't live without it, the most important thing in their life is their religious behavior and traditions, and it's very hard for them to change it. They see it as a religious obligation.

2. Donald Tusk:

   The EU has a right and an obligation to engage in a tough and open dialogue with the authorities of every EU member state where the rule of law and norms of democracy may be violated, and I hope that your words and your actions will help to mitigate the behavior of Kaczynski`s party. But at the same time, in no way should they negatively affect my country and of course Polish citizens.

3. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran:

   Our goal, of course, is not to scare people, but, we do have an obligation to warn our residents and our visitors how to avoid danger.

4. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte:

   What I want to do now is appeal to the Russian authorities to respect and cooperate with this report, the obligation we now have is that we do all we can to ensure that those who are responsible face justice.

5. Evelyn Waugh:

   Saints are simply men and women who have fulfilled their natural obligation which is to approach God.