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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Shinji Ishimaru, the former mayor of Akitakata city in the Hiroshima prefecture, believes the real issue is figuring out how to make sure duties are carried out during maternity leave.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

He showed his influence beyond just shooting when he took on more ballhandling duties late in the season to fill in during injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Mexico has sought to reduce US tariffs on steel, aluminum and autos after Trump slapped sharp duties on steel, aluminum and copper imports.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

The practical issue siblings face is that caregiving duties invariably fall on them unevenly.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

“Just like at Swanburne,” Penelope said, which made her weep afresh, for had any Swanburne girl ever failed so miserably at her duties?

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood