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onus::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | burden, encumbrance, incumbrance, load |
| Type of | concern, headache, vexation, worry |
| Has types | imposition, dead weight, fardel, pill |
Examples of onus
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I can't help thinking there's as much an onus on me to avoid them as vice versa.
From the telegraph.co.uk
If sued for racial discrimination, the onus is on them to prove their innocence.
From the economist.com
The onus is on pitching coach Leo Mazzone to resurrect his staff and reputation.
From the denverpost.com
Since this is our primary income the onus is now on me to carry the business on.
From the usatoday.com
It really shouldn't be the onus on the markets, because they couldn't care less.
From the guardian.co.uk
The onus is, I belive, on you to show that this link is a valid and neutral one.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The onus is upon the regime, as the party holding the reins of power, to engage.
From the en.wikipedia.org
That line of thinking puts the onus of the Beatles'disintegration on McCartney.
From the businessweek.com
Still, with Democrats in control, the onus is on the GOP to get its act together.
From the washingtonpost.com
- Burden: an onerous or difficult concern; "the burden of responsibility"; "that's a load off my mind"
- Latin: the burden. It is usually used in the context of evidence. The onus of proof in criminal cases lies with the state.
