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- pronunciation:
- laI
bI
lih
ti
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
liabilities |
| definition 1: |
the condition of or potential for being held responsible.
Because of the school's liability, parents must sign permission slips for children to go on field trips.
- synonyms:
- obligation, responsibility
- antonyms:
- immunity, impunity
- similar words:
- blame, burden, chargeability, onus
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| definition 2: |
(usu. pl.) financial obligation; debts.
They refused him the loan, stating that his liabilities were already too high.- synonyms:
- debt, indebtedness
- antonyms:
- asset
- similar words:
- obligation, responsibility
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| definition 3: |
area of weakness; disadvantage; susceptibility.
Having a criminal record can be a liability in getting a job.- synonyms:
- encumbrance
- antonyms:
- advantage, asset
- similar words:
- disadvantage, drawback, handicap, impediment, susceptibility, weakness
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| related words: |
arrears, bill, charge, defect, detriment, fault, overhead |
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