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subsidy Synonyms

Another word for subsidy

Choosing another word for subsidy depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A sum of money granted by a government or public body to assist an industry or business so that the price of a commodity or service may remain low or competitive.

Usage Example

"The government introduced a generous agricultural grant to help local farmers weather the drought."

Strongest
grant
subvention
Strong
allowance
stipend
endowment
Weak
contribution
bounty
handout

• noun (Context 2)

A sum of money paid by one state or ruler to another, typically to secure military alliance or support (historical).

Usage Example

"During the eighteenth-century conflict, Britain paid a substantial subvention to its continental allies to maintain troops in the field."

Strong
subvention
aid
appropriation

Opposites of subsidy

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

tax
levy
tariff
impost
tribute
See all opposites of subsidy

• Nearby Words

subsidization
subsidize
subsidizer
subsidy
subsist
subsistence
subskill

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