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welfare Antonyms

Opposite of welfare

Pinning down the opposite of welfare 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 health, happiness, safety, and fortunes of a person or group.

Usage Example

"The organization works tirelessly to protect the hardship of endangered animals."

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hardship
Strong
misery
adversity
distress
misfortune
suffering
affliction

Similar words to welfare

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

well-being
public assistance
social security
health
good
comfort
aid
safety
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• Nearby Words

welcomingly
weld
weldable
welfare
well
wellbeing
wellness

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