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Onus vs Denunciation - What's the difference?

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Onus is a related term of denunciation.


As nouns the difference between onus and denunciation

is that onus is while denunciation is proclamation; announcement; a publishing.

onus

English

Noun

  • A legal obligation.
    • The onus is on the landlord to make sure the walls are protected from mildew.
  • (uncountable) Burden of proof, onus probandi
    • The onus is on those who disagree with my proposal to explain why.
  • Stigma.
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  • Blame.
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  • Responsibility; burden.
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    • Related terms

    * exonerate * exoneration * onerous * onus probandi

    Anagrams

    * ----

    denunciation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Proclamation; announcement; a publishing.
  • The act of denouncing; public menace or accusation; the act of inveighing against, stigmatizing, or publicly arraigning; arraignment.
  • That by which anything is denounced; threat of evil; public menace or accusation; arraignment.

    • Related terms

    * denunciative (adjective) * denunciatory (adjective)