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onus

[oh-nuhs] / ˈoʊ nəs /
NOUN
burden
Synonyms
STRONG
blame blot blur brand charge culpability duty encumbrance fault guilt incubus liability load millstone obligation odium oppression responsibility slur spot stain stigma task tax weight
WEAK
bar sinister black eye deadweight
Antonyms
STRONG
advantage benefit blank blessing exculpation exoneration irresponsibility praise
WEAK
aid help

Example Sentences

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“The onus is 100% on us to say: here is the value of being here,” said Remzi Arpaci-Dusseau, a professor of computer sciences at University of Wisconsin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Ultimately, the onus is on you to ensure that the space is as comfortable and pleasing as possible, and that it matches the images in your listing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The defense put the onus for the violence on Crook.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Spurs' owners Enic have no intention of intervening, with the onus on chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and sporting director Johan Lange to decide the club's direction.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

In a feeble attempt to squelch the idea of inviting her, I put the onus back on them.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.