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union

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of union

1 the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one

  • the union of East Germany and West Germany that became possible after the fall of communism
Synonyms of union

combination, combining, connecting, connection, consolidation, coupling, junction, linking, merger, merging, unification
Words Related to union

agglomeration, amalgamation, blend, coalescence, commingling, compounding, fusion, intermingling, intermixture, mingling, mix, mixture, synthesis

reunification, reunion
Near Antonyms of union

detachment, divorcement, separation, severance
Antonyms of union

breakup, disconnection, dissolution, disunion, division, parting, partition, schism, scission, split

2 an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection

  • in 1949 the U.S. and Canada joined their European allies in a transatlantic union to defend Western Europe from aggression by the Soviet Union
Synonyms of union

alliance, axis, bloc, block, coalition, combination, combine, confederacy, confederation, federation, league
Words Related to union

cabal, conspiracy, junto

cartel, syndicate, trust

faction, front, fusion, side, wing

association, group, organization

affiliation, cooperative, partnership

circuit, conference

3 the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)

  • the movie studio is producing the blockbuster in union with another studio because of the tremendous cost involved
Synonyms of union

affiliation, alliance, association, collaboration, confederation, connection, cooperation, hookup, liaison, linkup, partnership, relation, relationship, tie-up
Words Related to union

business, dealings, interaction

exchange, interconnection, interrelation, mutualism, reciprocity, symbiosis

incorporation, integration, merger, unification

affinity, attachment, closeness, intimacy, rapport, sympathy

kinship, oneness, solidarity, togetherness, unity

colleagueship, companionship, company, fellowship

bed, cahoots, league
Near Antonyms of union

breakup, dissolution, disunion

division, parting, separation, severance, split

alienation, divorce, estrangement
Antonyms of union

disaffiliation, dissociation

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