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

They had more success in the less-restricted Georgian and Armenian capitals, Tbilisi and Yerevan, contacting refuseniks in both cities and developing joyful friendships.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

“Some of life’s most extraordinary relationships are friendships, where unconditional love is present and trust is gained and earned. It’s not often explored between a straight man and a straight woman onscreen.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

“I used to believe that, too. But friendships only work if everyone remains kind to each other. Amelia used to be one of the nicest people I knew.”

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day