mission

noun

How many syllables in mission?

There are 2 syllables in the word mission.

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mis · sion

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Definition of mission:

mission (noun):: a specific task with which a person or a group is charged; a specific task or duty assigned to a person or group of people; an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work.

Synonyms for mission:

assignment

brief

business

charge

chore

commission

delegacy

delegation

deputation

detail

duty

errand

expedition

foreign mission

job

labour

message

military mission

missionary post

missionary station

missionary work

ngo

nongovernmental organization

obligation

office

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Antonyms for mission:

aid

amusement

avocation

benefit

blessing

entertainment

fun

goal

good health

happiness

health

help

hobby

idleness

inactivity

irresponsibility

nonresponsibility

pastime

pleasure

recreation

retreat

surrender

task

unemployment

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