Freedom and Obligation

Opposite meaning words

Freedom noun - The state of being free from the control or power of another.

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Obligation is an antonym for freedom.

Nearby Word: freely

Obligation noun - Something one must do because of prior agreement.

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Freedom is an antonym for obligation in responsibility topic.

Nearby Words: oblige, obliging, obligatory, obliged, obligate

certain	certain freedom	certain obligation
original	original freedom	original obligation
true	true freedom	true obligation
real	real freedom	real obligation
Other adjectives: great, social, spiritual, personal, religious, general, political, financial, newfound.

Toph Bei Fong from Avatar: The Last Airbender doesn't join the group out of any hatred of the Fire Nation, nor a sense of obligation to teach Aang earth-bending, but merely because she's tired of her family restricting her, and wants a taste of freedom.

Source: Not in This for Your Revolution

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