2. (noun)obligation the state of being obligated to do or pay something Synonyms: debt instrument, indebtedness, responsibility, duty, certificate of indebtedness
3. (noun)obligation, indebtedness a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor Synonyms: duty, certificate of indebtedness, obligation, financial obligation, debt instrument, liability, indebtedness, responsibility
4. (noun)debt instrument, obligation, certificate of indebtedness a written promise to repay a debt Synonyms: debt instrument, certificate of indebtedness, duty, responsibility, obligation, indebtedness
5. (noun)obligation a legal agreement specifying a payment or action and the penalty for failure to comply Synonyms: debt instrument, indebtedness, responsibility, duty, certificate of indebtedness
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'obligation'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
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 undon Synonyms: contract, agreement, cartel, engagement, pledge, arrangement, compact, obligation, promise, bargain, covenant, pact, stipulation
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