Definitions

call of duty

NOUN

draft

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conscription lottery selection

STRONG

allotment assignment impressment induction levy recruiting registration

WEAK

call-up letter from Uncle Sam roll call selective service

NOUN

duty

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accountability burden charge liability loyalty

STRONG

allegiance amenability answerability conscience deference devoir faithfulness honesty integrity obedience pledge respect reverence

WEAK

accountableness good faith

Antonyms

STRONG

disdain dishonesty dishonor disloyalty disobedience disregard disrespect treachery

WEAK

faithlessness inconstancy irresponsibility

NOUN

line of duty

Synonyms

WEAK

assignment workload

Example Sentences

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The details rarely matter, but the call of duty always does.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

But in the end, he answered the true call of duty.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2023

“Me joining a call of duty server with my Nicki Minaj skin,” she captioned a clip of Coolidge’s “White Lotus” character crying and helplessly firing a gun during the Season 2 finale.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2023

It honors Alaska National Guard members who distinguish themselves by heroism, meritorious achievement or going beyond the call of duty.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 1, 2023

Ang Dorje had been working well beyond the call of duty for six long weeks.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer

call of duty

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