ō'nəs
A legally-defined responsibility to perform certain acts or meet certain standards of performance; an essential element of proof in a tort action is that the defendant had a duty to act in a certain manner, such as the duty to use due care in the operation of a motor vehicle. Duties may be mandated by law, such as the duty to pay taxes, or may be voluntary, such as those assumed under a contract.
help (antonym)
(--- Archaic) A person employed to help, especially a farm worker or domestic servant.
The capacity of a vessel, or the weight of cargo that she will carry.
The definition of blame is responsibility for something that has gone wrong, or is the act of assigning that responsibility to someone.
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The definition of a stigma is something that takes away from one’s character or reputation.
Task is something that has to be done.
A measure of the heaviness of an object:
blessing (antonym)
Some kind of divine or supernatural aid, or reward.
A compulsory payment, usually a percentage, levied on income, property value, sales price, etc. for the support of a government
The fact of having done wrong.
start (related)
An act of beginning; an initial effort:
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Liability is defined as the state of being responsible for something or something that someone is responsible for.
benefit (antonym)
Any public performance, bazaar, dance, etc. the proceeds of which are to help a certain person, group, or cause
aid (antonym)
Something that provides help, support, or relief, such as money or supplies:
A source of worry or distress:
(Informal) A cause of worry, annoyance, or trouble
An eye with a very dark iris
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(Informal) A spot advertisement or announcement
The definition of a stain is a spot, a moral wrongdoing, or something used to add color.
The definition of a taint is something that corrupts or makes something undesirable.
The condition of being tarnished:
(Archaic) A taint; disgrace
The degree of one's blameworthiness in the commission of a crime or offence.
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a blot on one's escutcheon
heavy (related)
(Slang) One that is very important or influential:
over (related)
Something in addition; excess; surplus
respect (related)
A particular point or detail
The definition of an encumbrance is a burden or hindrance, or a claim attached to a piece of property or other asset by a lender until the loan is paid in full.
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burden of proof (related)
emphasis (related)
back-burner (related)
Something that mars the appearance, character, structure, etc.; defect or failing
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