Synonyms for responsibility
rɪˌspɒn səˈbɪl ɪ tire·spon·si·bil·i·ty

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1. responsibilitynoun

   Synonyms:
   responsibleness

2. responsibilitynoun

   The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.

   Responsibility is a heavy burden.

   Synonyms:
   responsibleness

3. responsibilitynoun

   A duty, obligation or liability for which someone is held accountable.

   Synonyms:
   responsibleness

4. responsibilitynoun

   The obligation to carry forward an assigned task to a successful conclusion. With responsibility goes authority to direct and take the necessary action to ensure success. (JP 1-02 Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms).

   Synonyms:
   responsibleness

5. responsibilitynoun

   The obligation for the proper custody, care, and safekeeping of property or funds entrusted to the possession or supervision of an individual. (JP 1-02 Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms).

   Synonyms:
   responsibleness

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1. responsibility

   Etymologically, duty is that which is owed or due; obligation, that to or by which one is bound; right, that which is correct, straight, or in the direct line of truth and goodness; responsibility, that for which one must answer. Duty and responsibility are thought of as to some person or persons; right is impersonal. One's duty may be to others or to himself; his obligations and responsibilities are to others. Duty arises from the nature of things; obligation and responsibility may be created by circumstances, as by one's own promise, or by the acceptance of a trust, etc. We speak of a parent's duty, a debtor's obligation; or of a child's duty of obedience, and a parent's responsibility for the child's welfare. Right is that which accords with the moral system of the universe. Righteousness is right incarnated in action. In a more limited sense, right may be used of what one may rightly claim, and so be the converse of duty. It is the creditor's right to demand payment, and the debtor's duty to pay. Compare BUSINESS.

   Synonyms:
   accountability, business, duty, function, obligation, office, right, righteousness

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1. duty, responsibility, obligationnoun

   the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

   "we must instill a sense of duty in our children"; "every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty"- John D.Rockefeller Jr

   Synonyms:
   duty, obligation, debt instrument, responsibleness, province, indebtedness, tariff, certificate of indebtedness

   Antonyms:
   irresponsibility, irresponsibleness

2. province, responsibilitynoun

   the proper sphere or extent of your activities

   "it was his province to take care of himself"

   Synonyms:
   state, province, duty, responsibleness, obligation

   Antonyms:
   irresponsibility, irresponsibleness

3. responsibility, responsiblenessnoun

   a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct

   "he holds a position of great responsibility"

   Synonyms:
   province, duty, responsibleness, obligation

   Antonyms:
   irresponsibleness, irresponsibility

Matched Categories

1. • Social Control
   • Sphere
   • Trustworthiness

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1. assignment

   1. a piece of work that needs to be done regularly 2. something assigned to be read or studied

   1. his first newspaper assignment was writing obituaries 2. have you found essay writer to write an assignment for tomorrow?

   Submitted by rinat on August 26, 2019  

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1. responsibilitynoun

   Synonyms:
   accountableness, accountability, responsibleness, liability, obligation, bounden duty

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1. responsibilitynoun

   Synonyms:
   accountability, liability, duty, trust

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1. List of paraphrases for "responsibility":

   liability, responsibilities, accountability, responsible, responsabilité, duty, onus, competence, obligation, blame, accountable, charge, liable, liabilities, duties, jurisdiction, task, responsability, accountabilities, remit, burden

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1. President Joyce McConnell:

   The story raises concerns about whether the health and well-being of our student athletes is truly the top priority of Colorado State, i tell you all now that nothing is more important to me or to Colorado State than the health and well-being of our students. Nothing. They are our purpose and our responsibility, each and every one of them, whatever sport they play or major they declare.

2. Le Guen:

   ICU admission policies and process are different between countries, in France, the final decision is always under the intensivist’s responsibility, normally after a global evaluation taking into account patient wishes.

3. Cory Booker:

   This is one of those instances where the house was set on fire and you claimed responsibility for those laws. And you can't just now come out with a plan to put out that fire.

4. Yui Kimura:

   One accident with a nuclear power plant leads to irreversible damage to both human lives and the environment. The executives of companies that operate such plants also have a huge responsibility on them that is incomparable with other companies, i think the court's judgment says that anyone who does not have the determination or capability to take on that responsibility should not become an executive.

5. Majid Takht Ravanchi:

   Imposition of any sanctions or restrictions on Iran by The United Nations Security Council will be met severely by Iran and our options are not limited. And the Kelsey Davenport and any entity which may assist Kelsey Davenport or acquiesce in Kelsey Davenport illegal behavior, will bear the full responsibility.