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duties

NOUN

responsibility, assignment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

burden business charge chore commission commitment contract function job need obligation office role service task work

STRONG

calling committal devoir dues engagement hook load millstone mission must occupation onus pains part province station string trouble trust undertaking weight

WEAK

minding the store ought taking care of business

Antonyms

STRONGEST

entertainment fun pastime unemployment

STRONG

advantage aid benefit blessing help hobby surrender

WEAK

disregard faithlessness inconstancy irresponsibility treachery

NOUN

tax on foreign goods

Synonyms

STRONGEST

levy rate tariff

STRONG

assessment custom customs due excise impost revenue toll

Antonyms

WEAK

disregard faithlessness inconstancy irresponsibility treachery

NOUN

moral obligation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accountability burden charge liability loyalty

STRONG

allegiance amenability answerability conscience deference devoir faithfulness honesty integrity obedience pledge respect reverence

WEAK

accountableness call of duty good faith

Antonyms

STRONG

disdain dishonesty dishonor disloyalty disobedience disregard disrespect treachery

WEAK

faithlessness inconstancy irresponsibility

Example Sentences

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Mexico and Canada sharing host duties, the tournament will be played at home.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

The three-page memo provides an overview of Trump's physical examination and diagnostic testing, in which Barbabella concludes that the leader is "fully fit to carry out all duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State."

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

The U.S. government has accused First Brands Group of tariff fraud, alleging the bankrupt auto-parts supplier undervalued imported goods from China to avoid paying higher duties.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Each role carries distinct duties and powers of oversight.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

Aleksandr suggested that he run a training program for them along with their flight duties that fall.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein