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

Shimmy helms chorus duties before passing the baton to Future, who shades a woman he’s done with.

— Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026
Manifest Pictures has boarded international sales rights ahead of the American Film Market, taking over sales duties from XYZ.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of duties

Noun

The Department complies with all record retention obligations, and any suggestion otherwise is incorrect.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
The family members are generally involved in legal proceedings regarding personal property, financial obligations and afterlife wishes of the person who died.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of obligations

Noun

The Sagittarius Moon encourages a wider view of daily responsibilities.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
Rather than trying to recreate Jensen Huang’s role under another executive, Aldebert said a transition could give Nvidia an opportunity to change its leadership structure and divide responsibilities among a broader group of executives.

— Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of responsibilities

Noun

The Moon in your sign opposes Saturn, bringing your needs into contact with another person’s conditions.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026
Even some Democrats who had endorsed more progressive policies in the past were urging the party to focus on economic needs first, and convince the voters who broke from the GOP this year that the party deserved a long-term mandate.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of needs

Noun

Rutgers has received commitments from 4-star forward Brandon Woodard, 4-star guard RJ Moore and 3-star guard Korey Francis as part of its 2027 recruiting class.

— Everett Merrill, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
If the more collaborative approach falters and a water agency fails to meet commitments, regulators still have the option of putting it back under the traditional regulations.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

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