Popular Wordlists
  • word of the day

    onus

    onus - Dictionary definition and meaning for word onus

    Definition
    (noun) an onerous or difficult concern
    Synonyms : burden , encumbrance , incumbrance , load
    Example Sentence
    • the burden of responsibility
    • that's a load off my mind
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for onus

ON-US you are ON US ie. you are a BURDEN on me.

The patient cut his nas, onus is on the nurse

Onus also means "blame". Remember whatever wrong happens in this world the BLAME GOES ON U.S(United States). Blame = onUS(onus)

onus sounds like owner.. he is always responsible

Download our Mobile App Today
Receive our word of the day
on Whatsapp