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duty Synonyms
Another word for duty
Choosing another word for duty depends on context, so the 24 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 obligation to vote in every local election."
Strongest
obligation
responsibility
Strong
commitment
onus
charge
burden
trust
• 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."
Strongest
task
function
Strong
role
assignment
chore
job
errand
Weak
detail
service
• 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 tariff."
Strongest
tariff
tax
levy
Strong
excise
customs
impost
toll
Weak
tribute
Opposites of duty
The opposite of duty shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
exemption
immunity
subsidy
recreation
freedom
leisure
rebate
pastime
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Duty. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/duty