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 complicated relationship has led to a few awkward missteps.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Maybe by the year 2028 it will change because business relationships are always stronger and longer-lasting than politicians,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

SYDNEY—The European Union and Australia agreed to a free-trade deal and security partnership, the latest move by U.S. allies to rethink their economic and military relationships at a time of rapidly growing geopolitical uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Particularly when we're as overcrowded as we are, we rely very heavily on the ability to maintain and keep positive relationships with prisoners and staff."

From BBC

The resolution also talks of strengthening “age-appropriate, culturally responsive instruction on consent, healthy relationships and recognizing abuse.”

From Los Angeles Times

relationship

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