What are synonyms for "responsibility"?

Synonyms for responsibility: accountability, duty, obligation, burden, liability, charge.

responsibility synonyms, antonyms & meanings

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Definitions

﹒The state or fact of being accountable or to blame for something.

﹒The opportunity or ability to act independently and make decisions without authorization.

﹒A duty or task that one is required or expected to deal with.

Examples

﹒It is our collective responsibility to protect the environment for future generations.

﹒She took full responsibility for the mistake and worked hard to fix it.

﹒With great power comes great responsibility.

Synonyms

accountability duty obligation burden liability charge trust

Antonyms

irresponsibility carelessness negligence immaturity recklessness dereliction indifference

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