Definition of Onus

1. Noun. An onerous or difficult concern. "That's a load off my mind"

Exact synonyms: Burden, Encumbrance, Incumbrance, Load
Generic synonyms: Concern, Headache, Vexation, Worry
Specialized synonyms: Dead Weight, Fardel, Imposition, Pill
Derivative terms: Burden

Definition of Onus

1. n. A burden; an obligation.

Definition of Onus

1. Noun. A legal obligation. ¹

2. Noun. Burden of proof, onus probandi ¹

3. Noun. Stigma. ¹

4. Noun. Blame. ¹

5. Noun. Responsibility; burden. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Onus

1. a burden or responsibility [n -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Onus

ontologic
ontological
ontological argument
ontological arguments
ontological proof
ontological shock
ontologically
ontologies
ontologism
ontologisms
ontologist
ontologists
ontology
ontop
ontosophy
onus (current term)
onus probandi
onuses
onward
onward motion
onwardly
onwardness
onwards
onwing
ony
onyalai
onych-
onycha
onychalgia
onychas

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