Synonyms of responsibilities

responsibilities

noun

plural of responsibility

1

as in blames

the state of being held as the cause of something that needs to be set right

responsibility for the accident lies with the driver who was speeding

Synonyms & Similar Words

• blames
• liabilities
• accountabilities
• faults
• answerabilities

2

as in duties

something one must do because of prior agreement

I had the responsibility of closing up the shop at night

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of responsibilities

An aircraft acquisition introduces a different set of responsibilities. — Alex Kowtun, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Partners must divide responsibilities, delegate to each other and determine who has the final say when their territories overlap. — Leslie John, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026

Just make some time to get out on the water and leave your stress and responsibilities on the shore for a few hours. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

One of Congress’ responsibilities from the halls of Washington is overseeing America’s foreign policy, including defense funding. — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026

The tracks differ in ways meaningful to the distinctions in responsibilities. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026

The role includes regional responsibilities previously held by Mullin and is part of Fremantle’s broader global growth strategy. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

Through this, scientists want to gain clarity over the legal responsibilities of launching states to preserve near-Earth space from orbital clutter and the dark night sky from excessive light pollution. — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Look at the actual numbers, responsibilities, and potential upside. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026