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OBLIGATION Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word obligation. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word obligation. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for OBLIGATION

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1duty
nounn
2commitment
nounn
3responsibility
nounn
4burden
verb, nounv, n
5charge
verb, nounv, n
6imperative
noun, adjectiven, adj
7job
verb, nounv, n
8necessity
nounn
9onus
nounn
10requirement
nounn
11task
verb, nounv, n
12indebtedness
nounn
13certificate of indebtedness
nounn
14debt instrument
nounn

Best Hypernyms For OBLIGATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for obligation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
accountability burden charge commitment document duty requirement responsibility state task
Phrases (4)
personal relationpersonal relationshipsocial controlwritten agreement

Alternatives for DUTY

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