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liability

The word “liability” has 5 syllables: li-a-bil-i-ty

It's pronounced as /ˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪti/

What is synonym and antonym for liability?

In the thesaurus, “liability” has 115 synonyms and 50 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for liability along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for liability

Antonyms for liability

Meanings of liability

  • noun
    1. An obligation, debt or responsibility owed to someone.
    2. A handicap that holds something back, a drawback, someone or something that is a burden to whoever is required to take care of them; an individual or action that exposes others to greater risk.
    3. The likelihood of something happening.
    4. The condition of being susceptible to something.

Example Sentences

  • The accident made the company face a serious liability.
  • Owning an old building can be a financial liability.
  • His lack of experience was seen as a liability during the project.
  • The lawyer explained the legal liability involved in the case.
  • Poor management became a major liability for the organization.

On this page you'll find 165 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to liability, such as: IOU, account, accountability, accountableness, advantage, aid, albatross.

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