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

Aided by a defense that pitched a shutout for the final three-plus quarters, Daniels had time to build rapport with his receivers absent Terry McLaurin. — ABC News, 1 Nov. 2026

At the same time, Hiddleston built a rapport and took walks with Hillary’s grandson, Alexander, to experience the landscape and better understand the historical partnership. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026

Things aren’t perfect for me in my rapport with medical professionals. — Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026

The franchise man continues to build a strong rapport with his receivers, finishing 23-of-41 for 276 yards with a touchdown pass to Matthew Golden, who led the game with 104 yards on six grabs. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

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