Synonyms of rapport

rapport

noun

ra-ˈpȯr 

as in friendship

a friendly relationship marked by ready communication and mutual understanding

his good rapport with his students was one of the reasons why the school board named him Teacher of the Year

Synonyms & Similar Words

• friendship
• solidarity
• communion
• rapprochement
• empathy
• fellowship
• harmony
• sympathy
• unity
• understanding
• agreement
• affinity
• concord
• togetherness
• oneness
• friendliness
• reciprocity
• companionship
• amity
• symbiosis
• chumminess
• accord

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• alienation
• disaffection
• estrangement
• distance
• coldness
• hostility
• animosity
• antagonism
• spite
• enmity
• antipathy
• disgruntlement
• jaundice
• rancor
• bitterness
• iciness
• cold shoulder

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rapport

Many public figures – athletes, influencers, podcast hosts – have more regular opportunities to build rapport with audiences than experts do, at a time when Americans express decreased trust in experts overall. — John C. Besley, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026

The two developed a good rapport on set, even coming up with a secret signal for each other. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026

Outside of tight end Isaiah Likely, Austin had been the wide receiver developing the most rapport with Dart on the second level of the defense. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026

Kuk and especially Kodelja shine with naturalistic charm in this delicate two-hander, their easy chemistry making credible the rapport between Maruša’s grungy cynic and Alja’s snuggie-wearing neurotic. — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026

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