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commitment

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of 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, constancy, dedication, devotedness, devotion, faith, faithfulness, fastness, fealty, fidelity, loyalty, piety, steadfastness, troth
Words Related to commitment

affection, fondness

determination, firmness, resolution

dependability, reliability, trustability, trustiness, trustworthiness
Near Antonyms of commitment

alienation, disaffection, estrangement, separation
Antonyms 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, devoir, do [archaic], duty, imperative, incumbency, need, obligation, office, responsibility
Words 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, onus
Near Antonyms of commitment

grace, postponement, stay

discharge, ease, exemption, release, relief, waiver

loophole

alternative, choice, option, pick, preference, selection

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