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charity Synonyms

Another word for charity

Choosing another word for charity depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An organization set up to provide help and raise money for those in need.

Usage Example

"She donated a portion of her inheritance to a local children's nonprofit."

Strong
nonprofit
foundation
trust

• noun (Context 2)

The voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money or goods, to those in need.

Usage Example

"The community relied on public philanthropy during the severe economic downturn."

Strongest
philanthropy
Strong
beneficence
almsgiving
generosity
munificence
largesse
alms
Weak
handout

• noun (Context 3)

Kindness and tolerance in judging others, or Christian love of one's fellows.

Usage Example

"He spoke of his former rivals with remarkable goodwill and forgiveness."

Strongest
goodwill
benevolence
Strong
compassion
kindness
sympathy
grace
lenience

Opposites of charity

The opposite of charity shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

malice
ill will
selfishness
greed
intolerance
cruelty
stinginess
miserliness
See all opposites of charity

• Nearby Words

charitable
charitableness
charitably
charity
charlatan
charleston
charlie

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Charity. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/charity
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