relationship

[ri-ley-shuhn-ship] / rɪˈleɪ ʃənˌʃɪp /

NOUN

connection; friendship

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accord affair communication contact exchange liaison link marriage rapport relation tie

STRONG

affiliation affinity alliance analogy appositeness association bond conjunction consanguinity contingency correlation dependence dependency homogeneity hookup interconnection interrelation interrelationship kinship likeness nearness network parallel pertinence pertinency proportion ratio relativity relevance similarity tie up tie-in

WEAK

consociation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

divorce

STRONG

antagonism difference disassociation disconnection dissimilarity disunion division imbalance opposition separation unlikeness

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The close relationship was based on a belief that Denmark and the U.S. shared common values, and that following the U.S. into battle, even at a high cost, would pay dividends in the future.

From The Wall Street Journal

He slept in the family garage and had a difficult relationship with his father.

From BBC

But it was her relationship with Brooklyn that catapulted her into the spotlight, particularly since their lavish wedding in 2022.

From BBC

ServiceNow increased revenue 22% in the third quarter, as AI demand from both existing customers and new customers grew, particularly in its customer relationship management business.

From The Wall Street Journal

Each of their families are struggling, laid low by astronomical, ever-escalating medical costs and poor relationship decisions.

From Los Angeles Times

relationship

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