something that is owed or that one is bound to pay to or perform for another

a debt of

a liability or obligation to pay or render something

My debt to her for advice is not to be discharged easily.

the condition of being under such an obligation

His gambling losses put him deeply in debt.

Theology . an offense requiring reparation; a sin; a trespass.

noun

asset , cash , credit , excess , profit , resource.

noun

albatross * , arrearage , arrears , bad news * , baggage * , below the line , bill , bite * , capital , check , chit * , claim , commitment , credit , cuff * , damage * , dead horse , debenture , debit , deficit , due , dues , duty , encumbrance , indebtedness , in hock , in the hole , in the red , invoice , iou , liability , manifest , mortgage , note , obligation , outstandings , price tag * , promissory note , receipt , reckoning , red ink , responsibility , score , tab , tally , voucher , arrear , baggage , insolvency , lien , offense , owed , post-obit , sin , wrong