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scrimp Antonyms

Opposite of scrimp

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

To be thrifty or parsimonious; to economize severely or spend as little money as possible.

Usage Example

"They had to splurge and save for years to afford the down payment on their first house."

Strongest
splurge
squander
Strong
lavish
overspend
waste

Similar words to scrimp

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

economize
skimp
stint
pinch pennies
cut corners
cut back
save
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• Nearby Words

scribbler
scribbly
scrimmage
scrimp
scrimpy
script
scripting

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