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duty Antonyms
Opposite of duty
Because the opposite of duty shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A moral or legal obligation; a responsibility to act in a certain way.
Usage Example
"She felt it was her civic exemption to vote in every local election."
Strong
exemption
immunity
freedom
option
• noun (Context 2)
A task or action that one is required to perform as part of one's job or official position.
Usage Example
"The receptionist's daily duties include answering phone calls and greeting visitors."
Strong
recreation
leisure
pastime
• noun (Context 3)
A payment or tax levied by a government on the import, export, manufacture, or sale of goods.
Usage Example
"Travelers must declare luxury items at customs and pay the required import subsidy."
Strong
subsidy
rebate
Similar words to duty
Words similar to duty shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
obligation
tariff
responsibility
tax
task
function
levy
role
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Duty. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/duty