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pal

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Synonyms & Antonyms of pal

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

I always choose my best pal for my softball team first

Synonyms for pal

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

Words Related to pal

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 for pal

adversary,
antagonist,
competitor,
opponent,
rival

archenemy,
nemesis

Antonyms for pal

enemy,
foe

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“Pal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pal. Accessed 21 Sep. 2021.

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