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dharma Antonyms
Opposite of dharma
Because the opposite of dharma shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
In Indian religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, the eternal cosmic law, order, or principle that governs the universe.
Usage Example
"Ancient philosophical texts describe adharma as the fundamental moral order that sustains harmony throughout the cosmos."
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adharma
• noun (Context 2)
In Hinduism, an individual's religious and moral duty, righteous conduct, or social obligation in accordance with cosmic order.
Usage Example
"In the Bhagavad Gita, Arjuna struggles to reconcile his familial affection with his sacred adharma as a warrior."
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adharma
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unrighteousness
Similar words to dharma
Words similar to dharma shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
duty
teaching
doctrine
righteousness
obligation
virtue
truth
order
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Dharma. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/dharma