Synonyms of privilege

privilege 1 of 2

noun

ˈpriv-lij 

as in honor

something granted as a special favor

the town's oldest resident will have the privilege of leading the parade kicking off the Heritage Celebration

Synonyms & Similar Words

• honor
• boon
• concession
• appanage
• courtesy
• exemption
• entitlement
• prerogative
• right
• grant
• claim
• waiver
• immunity
• birthright
• patent
• charter
• perquisite

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• duty
• responsibility
• burden
• obligation

privilege

2 of 2

verb

as in to entitle

to give a right to

only professionals who meet the education and experience requirements set by law are privileged to use the title "interior designer" in Oklahoma

Synonyms & Similar Words

• entitle
• authorize
• qualify
• enable
• permit
• empower
• license
• allow
• certificate
• approve
• let
• endorse
• sanction
• enfranchise
• legitimize
• charter
• validate
• certify
• warrant
• ratify
• accredit
• reaccredit
• reapprove
• recertify
• revalidate
• recharter

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disqualify
• forbid
• disable
• invalidate
• disallow
• disenfranchise
• nullify
• proscribe
• disempower
• decertify
• delegitimize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of privilege

Noun

There’s no doubt air travel is a huge privilege that should be celebrated every day. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026

Jolie has denied needing her ex’s approval for the sale, citing attorney-client privilege to refuse releasing documents that Pitt believes support his claims. — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

Verb

But a closer reading of Manfred's answer indicates that Major League Baseball has always and will continue to privilege certain viewpoints over others. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026

Today’s structure typically privileges wealthier and long-term homeowners over new owners and renters. — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 18 June 2026