| Main Entry: |
responsible |
| Part of Speech: |
adjective |
| Definition: |
accountable, in charge |
Synonyms: |
answerable, at fault, at the helm,
authoritative, bonded,
bound, bound to, carrying the load, censurable, chargeable, compelled, constrained, contracted,
culpable, decision-making, devolving on, duty-bound,
engaged,
executive,
exposed, fettered,
guilty, hampered,
held,
high,
important, in authority, in control,
incumbent,
liable, minding the store,
obligated,
obliged, on the hook,
open, pledged,
subject, susceptive, sworn to,
tied, to blame, under contract, under obligation
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| Notes: |
to be accountable is to be liable to being called to account or answerable; liable means legally obligated or responsible; and responsible is liable to be required to give account, as of one's actions or of the discharge of a duty or trust |
Antonyms: |
excused, exempt, free, immune, irresponsible
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