Imperative and Reservation

Imperative

Imperative noun - Something one must do because of prior agreement.
Usage example: although he had little taste for the social imperatives that come with being governor, he put on a brave face

Reservation and imperative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reservation" instead a noun "Imperative".

Nearby Words: imperious, imperatively

Reservation

Reservation noun - A feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something.

Imperative and reservation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Imperative" instead a noun "Reservation".

Nearby Words: reserve, reserved, reserving
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