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obligation

/ˌɑ.blɪˈɡeɪ.ʃn̩/noun4 syllables

Obligation means: the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force.

Synonyms for obligation6

noun, as in the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

duty, responsibility

noun, as in a written promise to repay a debt

debt instrument, certificate of indebtedness

noun, as in a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor

indebtedness

also used for obligation

commitment

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What does obligation mean?5

noun

1

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force“we must instill a sense of duty in our children”

2

a written promise to repay a debt

3

a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor

4

the state of being obligated to do or pay something“he is under an obligation to finish the job”

5

a legal agreement specifying a payment or action and the penalty for failure to comply

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with obligation?60

two syllables

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All 60 rhymes for obligation, grouped by syllable

Obligation in a sentence

  • Not only should you vote, you have an obligation to do so.Dejo
  • I don't have an obligation to satisfy all of your personal demands, you see.LoverofEnglish
  • You can't weasel out of your obligations, no matter how much you try.AlanF_US
  • The obligations of marriage are fine, but they are obligations.carlosalberto
  • Within a couple, there are obligations and rights.Nuel
  • She said she wouldn't be there because of a last-minute family obligation.Nuel
  • We have a legal obligation to pay our taxes.CK
  • Parents have an obligation to educate their children.Nylez

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Forms of obligation

as a noun

plural
obligations