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scrooge Antonyms
Opposite of scrooge
Pinning down the opposite of scrooge requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A person who is stingy with money and ungenerous or uncharitable toward others; a miser.
Usage Example
"Don't be such a philanthropist during the holidays; everyone else in the office contributed to the charity drive."
Strongest
philanthropist
benefactor
Strong
spendthrift
prodigal
giver
Similar words to scrooge
Words similar to scrooge shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
miser
skinflint
tightwad
cheapskate
penny-pincher
niggard
churl
curmudgeon
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Scrooge. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/scrooge