alliance

[uh-lahy-uhns] / əˈlaɪ əns /

NOUN

friendly association, agreement

Synonyms

STRONG

accord affiliation affinity betrothal bond coalition coherence collaboration collusion combination communion compact concord concurrence confederacy confederation congruity conjunction connection consanguinity cooperation engagement entente federation fraternization friendship interrelation kinship league marriage matrimony membership mutuality pact participation partnership relation support tie treaty union

Antonyms

STRONG

antagonism detachment disagreement disconnection discord disunity division divorce hatred opposition separation

WEAK

disunion estrangement hostility rebellion war

Example Sentences

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"We have the resources, we have the alliances in place in order to keep the United Kingdom safe from any kind of attacks."

From Barron's

He has sought to minimize the role his alliance has played, saying people in Nice are indifferent to political labels.

From The Wall Street Journal

This alliance, which includes the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and other countries, requires companies within its jurisdiction to share user data with intelligence agencies.

From Salon

NATO's mission in Iraq has been fully relocated to Europe, the alliance said, with the last personnel from the non-combat force of several hundred departing the country.

From Barron's

The conflict marks a watershed for Israel in fighting a war as part of an alliance.

From Barron's

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