Synonyms of obligations

obligations

noun

plural of obligation

1

as in responsibilities

something one must do because of prior agreement

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

2

as in debts

something (as money) which is owed

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• debts
• liabilities
• arrears
• arrearages
• scores
• delinquencies
• bankruptcies
• debits
• defaults
• bonds
• embarrassments
• insolvencies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repayments
• assets
• quittances
• quietuses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of obligations

Some of the film’s chaos is by design to clue viewers into the demands and desires of Ryan’s life as his obligations pull him in countless competing directions. — Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026

Those skipping the event cite plans in their districts and other obligations. — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

The complaint further alleged that Honeywell prioritized commercial growth over national security obligations. — Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

To maintain nonprofit status, which allows donations to be tax-deductible, organizations must follow IRS rules on lobbying, political campaign activity and annual reporting requirements, as well as other obligations. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

The net profit will be negative considering the financial obligations. — David Moin, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

In late June, when Bitcoin was trading at $58,500, a 53% drop from its all-time high, Strategy sold some of its holdings to meet its financial obligations. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

Springfield faces enormous pension obligations and little fiscal room to assume Chicago’s problems on top of its own. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

In March, the department sent a letter to state superintendents about compliance obligations under FERPA. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026