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sabbath Synonyms
Another word for sabbath
Choosing another word for sabbath depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A weekly day of religious observance and abstinence from work, kept by Jews from Friday evening to Saturday evening, and by most Christians on Sunday (usually capitalized).
Usage Example
"The family gathered at sunset to light candles and welcome the shabbat."
Strongest
shabbat
Strong
shabbos
lord's day
• noun (Context 2)
Any period of rest, quiet, or cessation from ordinary labor.
Usage Example
"After months of exhausting travel, the quiet weekend in the countryside felt like a true rest for her mind."
Strong
rest
respite
repose
Weak
sabbatical
• noun (Context 3)
In European folklore, a supposed midnight assembly of witches and sorcerers.
Usage Example
"Historical accounts from the early modern trials frequently described a secret sabbat held deep in the forest."
Strongest
sabbat
Opposites of sabbath
The opposite of sabbath shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
toil
labor
workday
weekday
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sabbath. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sabbath