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accountability Synonyms

Another word for accountability

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• noun (Context 1)

The fact or condition of being required or expected to justify one's actions, decisions, or performance and accept responsibility for their outcomes.

Usage Example

"Public officials must operate with transparency and answerability to maintain the trust of the citizens they serve."

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answerability
responsibility
Strong
liability
culpability
ownership

Opposites of accountability

The opposite of accountability shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unaccountability
impunity
irresponsibility
immunity
exemption
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• Nearby Words

accordion
accost
account
accountability
accountable
accountably
accountancy

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Accountability. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/accountability
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