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

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

Their rapport led Amy Poehler to attach herself as a producer. — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026

In order for an audience to fully grasp a joke about abuse, HIV or drug use, a performer needs to build rapport with them. — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Shakir continues to be wowed by the rapport the two have developed since Buffalo acquired Moore in a trade with Chicago in March. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

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