Obligation Synonyms

Obligation synonyms include duty, commitment, responsibility, moral imperative, function, task, job, chore, assignment, and commission. On this page, you will find 45 synonyms for obligation.

Another Word for Obligation

1. in the sense of duty

2. in the sense of contract

  • agreement
  • contract
  • covenant
  • deed
  • treaty
  • bond
  • pact
  • deal
  • understanding
  • compact
  • owing someone a favour
  • transaction
  • beholden
  • obliged
  • indebted
  • in someone's debt
  • duty-bound
  • obligated
  • grateful
  • honour-bound
  • owing someone thanks

Example Sentences of Obligation

1. He felt an obligation to help.

2. She has a legal obligation to comply.

3. It’s my obligation to assist others.

4. They fulfilled their obligation to society.