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friend

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of friend

1 a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another

  • really close friends who like to do everything together and are always sharing secrets
Synonyms of friend

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

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 of friend

adversary, antagonist, competitor, opponent, rival

archenemy, nemesis
Antonyms of friend

enemy, foe

2 a person who actively supports or favors a cause

  • hopes that the new governor will be a friend to environmental causes
Synonyms of friend

advocate, advocator, apostle, backer, booster, champion, espouser, exponent, expounder, gospeler (or gospeller), herald, hierophant, high priest, paladin, promoter, proponent, protagonist, supporter, true believer, tub-thumper, white knight
Words Related to friend

loyalist, partisan (also partizan), stalwart

adherent, cohort, disciple, follower

interpreter

applauder, cheerleader, encourager, fellow traveler
Near Antonyms of friend

enemy, foe, rival

belittler, critic, faultfinder
Antonyms of friend

adversary, antagonist, opponent

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  1. See words that rhyme with friend Dictionary: Definition of friend Spanish Central: Translation of friend Nglish: Translation of friend for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of friend for Arabic speakers

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