friendship

[frend-ship] / ˈfrɛnd ʃɪp /

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

Example Sentences

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Dating and relationship coach Kate Mansfield says casual relationships often have less serious life stuff to untangle, so the transition into friendship can be smoother.

From BBC

The good news is that friendship is a skill you can improve over time.

From MarketWatch

This divide is affecting platonic friendships and romantic relationships.

From The Wall Street Journal

I know I upset her, and I don’t want to ruin the one friendship I have here.

From Literature

But even beyond his England-driven friendships, Kane seemingly gets along with virtually everyone and is highly respected for his career achievements and the way he conducts himself.

From BBC

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