Synonyms of duties

duties

noun

plural of duty

1

as in taxes

a charge usually of money collected by the government from people or businesses for public use

the shop at the airport charges no duty on tourist memorabilia

Synonyms & Similar Words

• taxes
• tariffs
• levies
• impositions
• imposts
• assessments
• excises
• customs
• personal taxes
• income taxes
• direct taxes
• property taxes
• poll taxes
• tributes
• sales taxes
• withholding taxes
• tolls
• capitations
• surtaxes
• inheritance taxes
• estate taxes
• death taxes
• value-added taxes
• hidden taxes
• surcharges
• single taxes
• sin taxes
• supertaxes
• proportional taxes
• flat taxes

2

as in tasks

a piece of work that needs to be done regularly

the regular duties of a lifeguard

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tasks
• assignments
• jobs
• chores
• responsibilities
• projects
• functions
• missions
• errands
• operations
• endeavors
• undertakings
• offices
• stints
• posts
• enterprises
• care
• commissions
• chares
• routes
• charges
• circuits
• rounds

3

as in responsibilities

something one must do because of prior agreement

I must obey the call of duty and serve my country

Synonyms & Similar Words

• responsibilities
• obligations
• needs
• commitments
• burdens
• promises
• requirements
• vows
• offices
• constraints
• imperatives
• pledges
• charges
• dos
• incumbencies
• pacts
• devoirs
• payments
• oaths
• arrangements
• words
• contracts
• debts
• restraints
• setups
• trusts
• appointments
• forces
• compulsions
• covenants
• tributes
• compacts
• reservations
• prearrangements
• musts
• engagements
• troths
• coercions
• onuses
• duresses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exemptions
• graces
• discharges
• stays
• waivers
• releases
• options
• reliefs
• alternatives
• postponements
• choices
• eases
• preferences
• selections
• loopholes
• picks

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of duties

Tate Nagy relinquished punt return duties to Keaton Kubecka Saturday. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026

The contract also establishes a binding grievance procedure and additional pay for employees who take on extra duties or are required to work on-site during an emergency. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Johnson, in an exclusive interview with CNBC ahead of the Friday announcement, blamed Texas Republicans for pretending to shrink the state government and outsourcing essential duties to contractors. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Other branches of government already have this, including the city of Los Angeles, where the commission’s duties include overseeing campaign finance, such as the matching funds program for political candidates. — Jon Regardie, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Candela, a varsity rookie who is splitting the libero duties with senior Sienna Bialek, has excelled on defense for the Mustangs (11-14), setting an example for her teammates. — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

The friendly staff, who wear black uniforms with lettering that identifies their duties add to the hotel’s merry atmosphere. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

The coach’s administrative leave The placement of Powers on administrative leave removes him from his coaching duties and effectively separates him from the university without a finding of fault—yet. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Until a new lieutenant governor is named, state Senate President Nicholas Scutari will step in as acting governor if Sherrill is away or unable to perform her duties. — Mike Catalini, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026