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obligation

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of obligation

1 something one must do because of prior agreement

Their financial obligations keep them from giving to charities as much as they would like.

Synonyms of obligation

burden, charge, commitment, duty, imperative, incumbency, need, office, responsibility

Words Related to obligation

oath, pledge, promise, vow, word

arrangement, prearrangement, setup

compact, contract, covenant, pact, trust

debt, payment, tribute

compulsion, constraint, restraint

must, requirement

coercion, duress, force

appointment, engagement, reservation

Near Antonyms of obligation

grace, postponement, stay

discharge, ease, exemption, release, relief, waiver

alternative, choice, option, pick, preference, selection

2 something (as money) which is owed

I have to pay off my current obligations before I can buy a new car.

Synonyms of obligation

arrearage, arrears, debt, indebtedness, liability (usually liabilities), score

Words Related to obligation

bond, debit, delinquency

bankruptcy, default, embarrassment, insolvency

Near Antonyms of obligation

quietus, quittance, repayment

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