DEVOIRS Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

devoirs

noun

plural of devoir

as in duties

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

But Goff described duties of the person who would fill the new position earlier this week in an interview with The Star.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Participants are solely responsible for any taxes, duties, customs fees, or other governmental charges associated with receipt or use of a prize, if applicable.

— The Athletic, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of duties

Noun

But Hamad reiterated that none of this will happen if Israel does not implement its obligations.

— Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Indeed, the ballot language provides a list of acceptable expenditures, such as public safety, infrastructure or obligations for employee retirement benefits.

— Abigail Hall, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

Definition of obligations

Noun

His responsibilities included opening the facility, watching the children and handling most of the technology at the daycare, including the camera system.

— Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 31 July 2026
At linebacker, Dee Winters and DeMarvion Overshown handled responsibilities with Overshown manning down the green dot communication responsibilities.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026

Definition of responsibilities

Noun

The software also tracks verbal commitments in a log called the Promise Ledger, so that staff can be held accountable during performance reviews.

— Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
The program ultimately depends on customer commitments, regulatory approvals, government funding, financing, and final investment decisions.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

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