Find Antonyms

charity Antonyms

Opposite of charity

Because the opposite of charity shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
JUMP TO:

• noun (Context 1)

The voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money or goods, to those in need.

Usage Example

"The community relied on public selfishness during the severe economic downturn."

Strongest
selfishness
Strong
greed
stinginess
miserliness
parsimony

• noun (Context 2)

Kindness and tolerance in judging others, or Christian love of one's fellows.

Usage Example

"He spoke of his former rivals with remarkable malice and forgiveness."

Strongest
malice
ill will
Strong
intolerance
cruelty
spite

Similar words to charity

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

philanthropy
goodwill
benevolence
beneficence
compassion
nonprofit
kindness
almsgiving
See all synonyms of charity

• Nearby Words

charitable
charitableness
charitably
charity
charlatan
charlie
charm

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Charity. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/charity
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.