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liaison

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of liaison

1 the fact or state of having something in common

  • a variety of political factions are attracted to that presidential contender, but there doesnʼt appear to be much of a liaison between them and the candidate
Synonyms of liaison

affinity, association, bearing, connection, kinship, linkage, relation, relationship
Words Related to liaison

correlation, interrelation

materiality, pertinence, relevance

bond, link, tie

affiliation, alliance, union

identicalness, sameness

alikeness, community, likeness, resemblance, similarity

accordance, agreement, conformity, congruity, correspondence
Near Antonyms of liaison

variability, variance

incompatibility, incongruence, incongruity, incongruousness

2 the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)

  • the strong liaison between the parents and teachers is based on the fact that both have the studentsʼ best interests at heart
Synonyms of liaison

affiliation, alliance, association, collaboration, confederation, connection, cooperation, hookup, linkup, partnership, relation, relationship, tie-up, union
Words Related to liaison

business, dealings, interaction

exchange, interconnection, interrelation, mutualism, reciprocity, symbiosis

incorporation, integration, merger, unification

affinity, attachment, closeness, intimacy, rapport, sympathy

kinship, oneness, solidarity, togetherness, unity

colleagueship, companionship, company, fellowship

bed, cahoots, league
Near Antonyms of liaison

breakup, dissolution, disunion

division, parting, separation, severance, split

alienation, divorce, estrangement
Antonyms of liaison

disaffiliation, dissociation

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