Obligation
10 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
An act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound. A duty or commitment that restricts freedom of action; something one is required to do.
“Citizens have an obligation to pay taxes and comply with the law.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
Syllables
ob·li·ga·tion
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Wordle
10-letter word with -TION suffix; contains four I's and three O's
Scrabble
Worth 15 points; good for using B and G on premium squares
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