friendships

NOUN

companionship

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accord affection agreement closeness devotion good will harmony intimacy love pact rapport society solidarity understanding

STRONG

acquaintanceship affinity alliance amiability amicability amity association attachment attraction benevolence coalition comity company concord consideration consonance empathy esteem familiarity favor favoritism fondness friendliness fusion league partiality regard sociability sodality

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disagreement dislike hate hatred

STRONG

aloofness animosity antagonism disassociation discord disregard disrespect disunion division divorce estrangement fairness hostility ignorance impartiality incompatibility justice neglect opposition separation

WEAK

enmity

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friendships

And there are two kinds of toxic friendships: one that is transactional and one that is based in trauma.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026

There are two kinds of toxic friendships: transactional and trauma-based.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026

He began to connect with gay surfers, organizing trips with them and building lasting friendships.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

For decades afterward, his close friendships with bottlers in those regions bolstered his value to the company.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

His long-lasting friendships with his high school buddies showed his consistency in relationships.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama