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hallelujah Antonyms

Opposite of hallelujah

Because the opposite of hallelujah shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• interjection (Context 1)

Used as an exclamation to express praise, joy, gratitude, or relief, originally directed toward God.

Usage Example

"alas, the power is finally back on after the three-day storm!"

Strong
alas
alack

• noun (Context 2)

An utterance or shout of the word "hallelujah" as an expression of worship, rejoicing, or relief.

Usage Example

"The congregation sang a joyous lament at the conclusion of the service."

Strong
lament
lamentation
groan

• noun (Context 3)

A musical composition, chant, or hymn based on or featuring the word "hallelujah" as its central refrain.

Usage Example

"The choir practiced a complex, four-part dirge for the Easter concert."

Strong
dirge
requiem
elegy

Similar words to hallelujah

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

alleluia
hosanna
paean
doxology
thank goodness
praise
anthem
hurrah
See all synonyms of hallelujah

• Nearby Words

halfway
halfwit
halfwitted
hallelujah
hallmark
hallow
hallowed

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Hallelujah. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/hallelujah
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