Synonyms for onus
ˈoʊ nəsonus

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1. burden, load, encumbrance, incumbrance, onusnoun

   an onerous or difficult concern

   "the burden of responsibility"; "that's a load off my mind"

   Synonyms:
   preventive, lading, incumbrance, preventative, interference, payload, core, consignment, freight, lode, hitch, gist, effect, burden, loading, hinderance, cargo, essence, encumbrance, load, shipment, hindrance, warhead

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1. • Concern

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1. List of paraphrases for "onus":

   burden, responsibility, obligation, load, liability

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1. Greg Poling:

   Some people think it would be a good idea to (cross the limit) as it sends a message and will put the onus on China to explain what it's doing there.

2. Hassan Bouhadi:

   Though the freeze did help us to protect the assets of Libyan people, we're not managing these investments ... we have cash sitting there, the onus is on us really to manage it effectively.

3. Prattik Shaunnik:

   Profiteer creates drama in life for merely own enjoyment and happiness, but puts its onus on someone else.

4. Iran Clinton:

   Getting the rest of the way to a final deal by June won't be easy, but it is absolutely crucial. I know well that the devil is always in the details in this kind of negotiation, the onus is on Iran and the bar must be set high. It can never be permitted to acquire a nuclear weapon.

5. Martin Whetton:

   The onus is falling, perhaps inevitably on the actions of governments to abandon budget surpluses and reinvigorate the demand side of the economy.