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dharma Synonyms

Another word for dharma

Choosing another word for dharma depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

In Indian religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, the eternal cosmic law, order, or principle that governs the universe.

Usage Example

"Ancient philosophical texts describe law as the fundamental moral order that sustains harmony throughout the cosmos."

Strong
law
order
Weak
principle

• noun (Context 2)

In Hinduism, an individual's religious and moral duty, righteous conduct, or social obligation in accordance with cosmic order.

Usage Example

"In the Bhagavad Gita, Arjuna struggles to reconcile his familial affection with his sacred duty as a warrior."

Strong
duty
obligation
righteousness
virtue
Weak
calling

• noun (Context 3)

In Buddhism, the universal truth or teachings expounded by the Buddha as the path to enlightenment, or the constituent phenomena of reality.

Usage Example

"Monks gathered at the monastery every morning to chant sutras and study the teaching."

Strong
teaching
doctrine
truth

Opposites of dharma

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

adharma
unrighteousness
See all opposites of dharma

• Nearby Words

dexterous
dexterously
dhalai
dharma
dharmic
diabetes
diabetic

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