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(o-nus) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. a burden or responsibility that someone has.

Example Sentence

The responsibility or onus is on him.

More Example Sentences

The onus is on you to finish.

Synonyms

responsibility; burden; duty

Antonyms

aid; benefit; blessing; help

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Rhymes

  • bonus
  • conus
  • cronus
  • jonas
  • monus
  • onus
  • slowness

  • colonus
  • kotsonis
  • kotsonis'
  • petronas