Obligation Synonyms

49 obligation synonyms include duty, commitment, responsibility, moral imperative, function, task, job, chore, assignment, and commission. Obligation is a noun, and its antonyms are freedom and choice. Here are some additional synonyms for "obligation" with example sentences.

Another word for Obligation

49 other ways to say obligation.

1. duty

2. contract

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

He felt an obligation to help.

It’s my obligation to assist others.

She has a legal obligation to comply.

They fulfilled their obligation to society.