Synonyms of pact

pact

noun

ˈpakt 

1

as in treaty

a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples

a pact between the two small nations to defend one another in case of attack

Synonyms & Similar Words

• treaty
• accord
• alliance
• convention
• covenant
• deal
• contract
• compact
• settlement
• bargain
• charter
• entente
• understanding
• bond
• concord
• entente cordiale
• projet

2

as in agreement

an arrangement about action to be taken

they made a pact to meet every week at the same time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• agreement
• convention
• contract
• promise
• deal
• settlement
• understanding
• bargain
• covenant
• treaty
• pledge
• accord
• compact
• partnership
• charter
• disposition
• association
• alliance
• approval
• consent
• binder
• okay
• acceptance
• entente
• assent
• league
• concurrence
• entente cordiale
• OK

Examples of pact in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Helping to tackle these endemic issues is more worthwhile than the pursuit of an illusory pact that will leave the United States worse off than before. —Frederic Wehrey, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2024

Supporters say the pact’s lapse would hinder academic cooperation and could imperil U.S.-China government collaboration in areas such as climate change and public health. —Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC News, 14 Sep. 2024

In June, the two autocratic nations pledged to use all available means to provide immediate military assistance in the event the other is attacked, according to a landmark defense pact agreed to during a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to Pyongyang. —Yoonjung Seo, CNN, 13 Sep. 2024

Nonprofit hospitals have a de facto pact with federal, state and local government. —Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2024