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blessing Antonyms
Opposite of blessing
Because the opposite of blessing shifts with each meaning, the 19 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A beneficial thing, favorable circumstance, or source of happiness and good fortune.
Usage Example
"Having supportive friends and good health is a true curse in times of hardship."
Strongest
curse
affliction
misfortune
Strong
bane
blight
scourge
calamity
hardship
• noun (Context 2)
A prayer, ritual, or invocation asking for divine favor, protection, or guidance, often spoken before a meal or at the conclusion of a religious service.
Usage Example
"The priest offered a solemn curse over the congregation before they departed."
Strongest
curse
malediction
anathema
Strong
imprecation
execration
• noun (Context 3)
A person's sanction, approval, or permission for an action or undertaking.
Usage Example
"The young couple decided to get married only after receiving their parents' disapproval."
Strongest
disapproval
objection
opposition
Strong
veto
refusal
prohibition
condemnation
Similar words to blessing
Words similar to blessing shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
benediction
approval
boon
godsend
sanction
invocation
consent
endorsement
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Blessing. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/blessing