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

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

In this second stint with the Knights, Frost has embraced a more collaborative approach to play-calling by sharing responsibilities with offensive coordinator Steve Cooper. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026

Also, the city will receive an update on its legally binding homelessness partnership agreement with Sacramento County, which outlines each agency’s responsibilities in addressing the crisis. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2026

One of senior leaders’ most essential responsibilities is creating experiences that expand perspectives. — Kelly Baker, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026

Manufacturers need the resources and commercial conditions to meet their responsibilities to workers. — Orine D’souza, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026

Raki McGregor described his responsibilities as coordinating the government agencies, businesses and other organizations participating in the project. — Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026

The first-year offensive coordinator has not shown the imagination or the understanding of the responsibilities needed to work as an effective play-caller. — CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026