Synonym Dictionary

Agreement with a rule, standard, or stated requirement.

To force or strongly persuade someone to act.

The act of following a request, rule, or requirement.

Willing to follow instructions or meeting stated requirements.

Required rather than optional, usually by a rule or authority.

Depending on a requirement, circumstance, or event being satisfied.

An event or condition that might occur and may require a response.

To involve or require as a necessary part or consequence.

Essential or urgently necessary.

A failure to meet a need or standard, or a deficiency that causes such a failure.

Insufficient in amount, quality, or ability for a particular purpose.

Required as a duty or responsibility.

Required by a rule, instruction, or authority.

Failure to give the care or attention reasonably required by a situation.

Failing to exercise the care or attention a responsibility requires.

A duty or commitment that a person is expected or bound to fulfill.

Required by a rule, duty, or established expectation.

Needed for a particular purpose or task.

Established, required, or governed by statute.

To specify a requirement as part of an agreement.

A severe criticism or a restrictive rule.

Strict and demanding in requirements or application.

Below the required or generally accepted level of quality.

An amount left over after needs or requirements have been met.