commitments

NOUN

assurance; obligation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

engagement guarantee need pledge promise responsibility

STRONG

charge committal devoir duty liability must undertaking vow word

WEAK

ought

Antonyms

STRONGEST

break

STRONG

breach irresponsibility

WEAK

broken promise denial refusal

Example Sentences

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The planning began the way all great overcommitments do: with a library card.

From Salon • Oct. 14, 2025

"There were overcommitments made in the 2009 season that were not supported by income or sponsorship agreements," Mr. Jones said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2010