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tariff Synonyms

Another word for tariff

Choosing another word for tariff depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A tax or duty imposed by a government on a particular class of imports or exports, or the official schedule listing such duties.

Usage Example

"The government imposed a steep duty on imported steel to protect domestic manufacturers."

Strongest
duty
customs duty
import duty
Strong
impost
levy
excise
tax
toll

• noun (Context 2)

A table or scale of fixed charges, prices, or fares, such as for hotel accommodation, utility services, or public transport.

Usage Example

"Switching to an off-peak electricity price list helped the household lower its monthly utility bills."

Strongest
price list
Strong
rate
schedule
charge
fee
fare

• verb (Context 3)

To subject (imported or exported goods) to a customs duty or tax, or to fix the price of (something) according to an official schedule.

Usage Example

"Several agricultural products were heavily tariffed under the new international trade policy."

Strongest
tax
Strong
levy
assess

Opposites of tariff

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

exempt
subsidy
subsidize
See all opposites of tariff

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