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

Sexy and thrilling, the Alfred Hitchcock classic benefited from Saint and Grant’s feisty rapport. — Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026

Obrochta credits his upbringing for his rapport with multiple generations. — Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

At Trâmette, Quang decided to test out the gratuity payment option — but only for guests with whom the staff may have struck a particularly good rapport. — CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026

Both spent a majority of the offseason in Dallas, and their rapport translated throughout training camp. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

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