onus

Definition

  • noun: the responsibility for something
  • noun: a disagreeable necessity
  • usually used with 'the'
  • synonyms: burden, obligation

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) so much as get us all killed. Me, in particular. It's perfect. it's exactly what we need. I'm taking this to Mr. D. No. I was hoping to spare you this onus a little while longer, but go inside. Upstairs, to the attic. And when you come back down, we'll talk some more. (..)
    2013 Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters