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shalom Synonyms

Another word for shalom

Choosing another word for shalom depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• interjection (Context 1)

Used as a traditional Hebrew and Jewish greeting or farewell meaning 'peace', equivalent to 'hello' or 'goodbye'.

Usage Example

""salaam, my friends," the rabbi said warmly as he welcomed the guests into the synagogue."

Strongest
salaam
Strong
hello
goodbye
greetings
farewell

• noun (Context 2)

Peace, harmony, wholeness, and spiritual well-being, especially within Jewish tradition and theology.

Usage Example

"The community gathered on Friday evening to pray for lasting peace throughout the world."

Strongest
peace
Strong
harmony
tranquility
concord
well-being

• noun (Context 3)

An utterance of the word 'shalom' as a greeting or parting salutation.

Usage Example

"We exchanged quick shaloms in the hallway before heading to our respective classes."

Strong
greeting
salutation
farewell

Opposites of shalom

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

war
discord
strife
conflict
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• Nearby Words

shallowish
shallowly
shallowness
shalom
sham
shama
shaman

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