commitment

1 adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty his frequent absences made others question his commitment to the political campaign Synonyms of commitment adhesion, allegiance, attachment, fidelity, constancy, dedication, devotedness, devotion, faith, faithfulness, fastness, fealty, loyalty, piety, steadfastness, trothWords Related to commitment affection, fondness; determination, firmness, resolution; dependability, reliability, trustability, trustiness, trustworthinessNear Antonyms of commitment alienation, disaffection, estrangement, separationAntonyms of commitment disloyalty, faithlessness, falseness, falsity, inconstancy, infidelity, perfidiousness, perfidy, treachery, unfaithfulness

2 something one must do because of prior agreement they made a commitment to pay the bill upon receipt of their order Synonyms of commitment burden, charge, obligation, devoir, do [archaic], duty, imperative, incumbency, need, office, responsibilityWords Related to commitment oath, pledge, promise, troth, vow, word; arrangement, prearrangement, setup; compact, contract, covenant, pact, trust; debt, payment, tribute; compulsion, constraint, restraint; must, requirement; coercion, duress, force; appointment, engagement, reservation; burden, onusNear Antonyms of commitment grace, postponement, stay; discharge, ease, exemption, release, relief, waiver; loophole; alternative, choice, option, pick, preference, selection