Synonyms of duties

duties

noun

plural of duty

1

as in taxes

a charge usually of money collected by the government from people or businesses for public use

the shop at the airport charges no duty on tourist memorabilia

Synonyms & Similar Words

• taxes
• tariffs
• levies
• impositions
• imposts
• assessments
• excises
• customs
• personal taxes
• income taxes
• direct taxes
• property taxes
• poll taxes
• tributes
• sales taxes
• withholding taxes
• tolls
• capitations
• surtaxes
• inheritance taxes
• estate taxes
• death taxes
• value-added taxes
• hidden taxes
• surcharges
• single taxes
• sin taxes
• supertaxes
• proportional taxes
• flat taxes

2

as in tasks

a piece of work that needs to be done regularly

the regular duties of a lifeguard

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tasks
• assignments
• jobs
• chores
• responsibilities
• projects
• functions
• missions
• errands
• operations
• endeavors
• undertakings
• offices
• stints
• posts
• enterprises
• care
• commissions
• chares
• routes
• charges
• circuits
• rounds

3

as in responsibilities

something one must do because of prior agreement

I must obey the call of duty and serve my country

Synonyms & Similar Words

• responsibilities
• obligations
• needs
• commitments
• burdens
• promises
• requirements
• vows
• offices
• constraints
• imperatives
• pledges
• charges
• dos
• incumbencies
• pacts
• devoirs
• payments
• oaths
• arrangements
• words
• contracts
• debts
• restraints
• setups
• trusts
• appointments
• forces
• compulsions
• covenants
• tributes
• compacts
• reservations
• prearrangements
• musts
• engagements
• troths
• coercions
• onuses
• duresses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exemptions
• graces
• discharges
• stays
• waivers
• releases
• options
• reliefs
• alternatives
• postponements
• choices
• eases
• preferences
• selections
• loopholes
• picks

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of duties

As these tasks fell outside the scope of the employees' official duties, the directive amounted to a violation of ethical standards, the report concluded. — Andrea Hsu, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026

One of this season’s major storylines is Gallagher juggling his bosun duties on the yacht while trying to be present for Cameron and their newborn son, who were living nearby in Croatia. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2026

They’re said to have no plans to resume royal duties and will keep their home in California but are once again looking for a private base in the UK. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026

The lawsuit accuses the mayor, city attorney and city manager of preventing commissioners from carrying out their duties, including placing items on the agenda, making motions and voting on city business. — Chelsea Jones, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

Kinnear spends a significant chunk of his time on footballing matters and implemented a new leadership structure which saw the duties of a director of football split between a number of individuals with specific briefs. — Matt Slater, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Alo offers free worldwide shipping on orders over $74 (not including taxes, duties, and international processing). — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2026

The clinical recommendations, published in JACC and Circulation, cover how to evaluate these athletes — those with cardiovascular disease or at risk for developing one — in light of their duties. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 3 Sep. 2026

The threat of shortages pushed countries across Asia to impose export bans, cut import duties, and start rationing fuel to maintain supplies. — Katie Silver, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026