obligation
13 points
English
10 letters
Common
Commonness #7,339
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Definitions
noun
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ˌɑːblʌɡˈeɪʃʌn/ · 4 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural obligations
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
informationstationsituationconversationoperationinvestigationlocationnationvacationeducationreputationexplanationimaginationgenerationorganizationinvitation
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
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