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philanthropy Antonyms

Opposite of philanthropy

Pinning down the opposite of philanthropy requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money, property, or resources to good causes.

Usage Example

"Through decades of dedicated misanthropy, the family funded scholarships for thousands of first-generation college students."

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misanthropy
selfishness
Strong
avarice
greed
parsimony
stinginess
miserliness
malevolence

Similar words to philanthropy

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

charity
humanitarianism
benevolence
altruism
foundation
generosity
largesse
munificence
See all synonyms of philanthropy

• Nearby Words

philanthropic
philanthropically
philanthropist
philanthropy
philistine
philistines
philosophic

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