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

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The bonds among the women are deep and personal.

From Los Angeles Times

Demand also was strong for lengthier maturities, with a new 30-year bond seeing strong demand External link at Thursday’s auction.

From Barron's

And its themes of passion and obsession seem to have been echoed off camera too - with both stars indicating a close bond while promoting the film.

From BBC

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