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bond

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of bond

1 something that physically prevents free movement

  • before they could release the captive, they had to undo a number of bonds
Synonyms of bond

band, bind, bracelet, chain, cuff(s), fetter, handcuff(s), irons, ligature, manacle(s), shackle
Words Related to bond

captivity, confinement, constraint, curb, enchainment, enslavement, hindrance, immurement, imprisonment, incarceration, restraint, restriction

entanglement, net, trammel, trap

collar, straitjacket (also straightjacket)

fastener, hobble, hold, hold-down, holding, tie

2 a uniting or binding force or influence

  • the bond of love between them was so strong that even death could not break it
Synonyms of bond

cement, cord, knot, ligature, link, tie
Words Related to bond

attachment, connection, fastening, hookup, joint, linkage, linkup, nexus, tie-up, union, yoke

affection, fondness, sympathy

fetter, handcuff, manacle, shackle, trammel

constraint, curb, hampering, limit, limitation, restraint, restriction
Near Antonyms of bond

detaching, disengaging, parting, separation

unbinding, unfastening, unfettering, untying (or untieing)

emancipation, freedom, liberation, release

3 a formal agreement to fulfill an obligation

  • signed a bond to repay the money
Synonyms of bond

contract, covenant, deal, guarantee, guaranty, surety, warranty
Words Related to bond

oath, pledge, troth, vow, word

accord, bargain, compact, concordat, convention, pact, treaty

assurance, insurance, seal

bail, deposit, pawn, security

4 a substance used to stick things together

  • what type of bond works best on ceramics?
Synonyms of bond

adhesive, cement, glue, size
Words Related to bond

epoxy, epoxy resin, library paste, mucilage, paste, superglue, water glass

dope, goo, gum

bond

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of bond

to form a close personal relationship

  • a man attempting to bond with his new and mistrustful stepson
Synonyms of bond

click, commune, relate
Words Related to bond

befriend

empathize, identify, sympathize
Phrases Synonymous with bond

hit it off

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