Vocabulary
Onus
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
something that is one’s duty or responsibility.
Urdu meaning
ذمہ داری، بوجھ
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- The onus is on the Kabul regime to prevent cross-border attacks against Pakistan.
- The onus is on the company telling its employee to become more familiar with AI or the parent saying it`s okay to use it for a presentation to determine which apps are appropriate and safe for which users.
- The onus is on global sports bodies to break the deadlock.
- While state intervention is crucial, the onus also lies on individuals to cultivate a love for play from an early age.
- The more your reputation solidifies, right or wrong, the more the onus of proving your innocence rests on your shoulders, and the easier the job of the accuser becomes to drag you to court.
Synonyms
burden, liability, responsibility, obligation, weight, duty, load, mantle, charge,
Curator example
“the onus is on you to show that you have suffered loss”
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Urdu equivalents where we have them, word relations, and—when generated—real lines from the editorial archive
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