compadre

com·pa·dre

noun \kəm-ˈpä-drā, -drē\

Definition of COMPADRE

: a close friend : buddy

Examples of COMPADRE

1. How are you doing, compadre?
2. <they're longtime compadres who have been through a lot together>

Origin of COMPADRE

Spanish, literally, godfather, from Medieval Latin compater — more at compeer

First Known Use: 1834

Related to COMPADRE

Synonyms

alter ego, amigo, buddy, chum, friend, comrade, confidant, confidante, crony, familiar, intimate, mate [chiefly British], musketeer, pal

Antonyms

enemy, foe

Related Words

acquaintance; associate, cohort, colleague, companion, fellow, hearty, hobnobber, partner, peer, sport; blood brother, brother, main man, sister; abettor (also abetter), accomplice, ally, collaborator, confederate; pen pal; benefactor, supporter, sympathizer, well-wisher; friendly

Near Antonyms

adversary, antagonist, competitor, opponent, rival; archenemy, nemesis