DEVOIR Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

devoir

noun

də-ˈvwär

Definition of devoir

as in duty

something one must do because of prior agreement patient confidentiality has long been an integral part of a physician's professional devoir

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Noun

Malzahn recorded an overall record of 68-35 in his eight seasons leading the Tigers, before being relieved of his duties following the 2020 season.

— Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
Tariffs on cement, road salt and hospital pads were removed and replaced with duties on all-terrain vehicles, some cheeses and motorboats.

— Steve Kopack, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of duty

Noun

The diplomatic move has been under consideration since June 2025, when the IAEA board found Iran officially in noncompliance with its nonproliferation obligations because of Tehran's lack of cooperation in the investigation.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
Several other states have reported Hardee’s closures over the past few months amid ARC Burger, one of its largest franchisees, allegedly failing to pay its contractual obligations to the corporation.

— Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of obligation

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Part of the commission’s responsibility is to preserve the historic sight lines of national landmarks.

— Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
The jury can also convict Clancy of lesser charges — second-degree murder or manslaughter — or deem her not guilty due to lack of criminal responsibility.

— Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of responsibility

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At each turn, a heartbreaking picture comes into sharper focus, underscoring Ricki’s destructive appetite that exploits Rita’s deepest needs and fears under the guise of friendship and no-judgement sisterhood.

— Tomris Laffly, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
The tragedy immediately cast doubt on the need for light-hearted reality shows, much less one built around international travel.

— Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

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