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karma Synonyms

Another word for karma

Choosing another word for karma 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)

(Informal) good or bad luck, viewed as resulting from a person's past actions.

Usage Example

"Returning the lost wallet immediately brought her a sense of good comeuppance."

Strong
comeuppance
just deserts
payback
retribution
Weak
fortune

• noun (Context 2)

(In Hinduism and Buddhism) the sum of a person's actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences.

Usage Example

"Many Buddhist teachings emphasize how intentional actions shape a person's destiny across lifetimes."

Strong
destiny
fate

• noun (Context 3)

(Informal) the characteristic atmosphere, aura, or emotional feeling surrounding a person or place.

Usage Example

"The quiet garden had a peaceful, welcoming aura that helped visitors relax."

Strong
aura
vibe
atmosphere
energy

• Nearby Words

karkheh
karlovsko praskalo
karlsruhe
karma
karmic
karmically
karnaphuli

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Karma. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/karma
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