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

The ritual is one of the most somber duties of a commander-in-chief.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
There have been summers when Manchester United players needed special attention from the club’s staff and fans after returning from England duty.

— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of duty

Noun

Later in the day, discussions began to accelerate, with Villa moving to close the deal, which centred on an initial loan with a conditional obligation to buy.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
The European Commission previously said AliExpress breached its obligations under the DSA, which required it to diligently assess and mitigate the risks of counterfeits.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 22 July 2026

Definition of obligation

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The last sentence often appears in Jewish writings, sometimes using non-gendered language, that emphasize taking responsibility when no one else does.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
Now that Klarna's involved, however, Apple is happy to launch a payment program without having to shoulder any financial responsibility.

— Bee Wertheimer, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026

Definition of responsibility

Noun

The Police Department also works with business partners, including private security companies, to address safety needs, according to Smith.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026
The state has rightful guardrails for expensive projects, and all levels of government have growing lists of infrastructure needs.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 26 July 2026

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