bond

[bond] / bɒnd /

NOUN

binder or fastener

Synonyms

STRONG

band binding chain connection cord fastening fetter gunk handcuff hookup irons ligature link linkage manacle network nexus rope shackle tie tie-in wire

WEAK

stickum

NOUN

association, relation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

obligation relationship

STRONG

affiliation affinity attachment connection connective friendship hookup interrelationship liaison link marriage network restraint tie tie-in union

Antonyms

STRONG

dislike divorce enmity hate hatred

NOUN

guarantee; contract

Synonyms

STRONGEST

certificate debenture obligation security transaction warrant

STRONG

agreement bargain collateral compact convention covenant guaranty pact pledge promise warranty word

Antonyms

STRONG

breach break disagreement

VERB

fasten; stick

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bind connect fix glue

STRONG

fuse gum paste

WEAK

stickum

Antonyms

WEAK

let go loosen open unfasten unstick

Example Sentences

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The cost to buy protection against potential defaults on bonds of Oracle and CoreWeave, for example, has soared from a few months ago.

From The Wall Street Journal

Looking back on the day of the crash, Buckley remembers the bond he formed with the air ambulance pilot.

From BBC

Whether they like it or not, walking through the Hell of finance together has bonded them forever.

From Salon

With borrowed money and shady partners, Duer bought and sold huge quantities of stocks and bonds.

From Barron's

bond

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