Definitions

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

Example Sentences

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They agreed their relationship had broken down, and Presley should resign.

From The Wall Street Journal

Despite having an "incredible" bond with his dad, deep-held trauma meant his father struggled to cope and was "in and out" of his life, complicating their relationship.

From BBC

Many adults want romantic relationships, but for people with learning disabilities it is much harder and sometimes even impossible.

From BBC

"He will also have a slight advantage in terms of understanding and relationships with the players in the current squad."

From BBC

For New Yorkers, it was a relationship built on routine frustration and deep familiarity.

From Salon

relationship

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