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blessing Synonyms
Another word for blessing
Choosing another word for blessing depends on context, so the 23 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A beneficial thing, favorable circumstance, or source of happiness and good fortune.
Usage Example
"Having supportive friends and good health is a true boon in times of hardship."
Strongest
boon
godsend
Strong
windfall
benefit
good fortune
gift
advantage
mercy
• noun (Context 2)
A prayer, ritual, or invocation asking for divine favor, protection, or guidance, often spoken before a meal or at the conclusion of a religious service.
Usage Example
"The priest offered a solemn benediction over the congregation before they departed."
Strongest
benediction
invocation
Strong
grace
prayer
consecration
• noun (Context 3)
A person's sanction, approval, or permission for an action or undertaking.
Usage Example
"The young couple decided to get married only after receiving their parents' approval."
Strongest
approval
sanction
endorsement
consent
Strong
permission
green light
go-ahead
leave
support
backing
Opposites of blessing
The opposite of blessing shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
curse
disapproval
malediction
objection
affliction
anathema
opposition
misfortune
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Blessing. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/blessing