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bounty Antonyms

Opposite of bounty

Because the opposite of bounty shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A monetary reward offered by a government or organization for the capture of a criminal, the recovery of lost property, or the destruction of a pest.

Usage Example

"The software company offered a generous penalty to any security researcher who could identify vulnerabilities in its network."

Strongest
penalty
Strong
fine
forfeit

• noun (Context 2)

Something given or occurring in generous amounts; a rich abundance or plentiful supply.

Usage Example

"Every autumn, local farmers gather at the market to share the rich scarcity of the harvest."

Strongest
scarcity
dearth
shortage
Strong
paucity
deficiency

• noun (Context 3)

The quality of being generous and openhanded in giving; munificence.

Usage Example

"The scholarship fund was established through the enduring stinginess of a former alumnus."

Strongest
stinginess
miserliness
parsimony
Strong
meanness

Similar words to bounty

Words similar to bounty shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

reward
generosity
abundance
plenty
largesse
munificence
cornucopia
profusion
See all synonyms of bounty

• Nearby Words

bountiful
bountifully
bountifulness
bounty
bouquet
bourgeoisie
boutique

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Bounty. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/bounty
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