friend | Definition of friend

Synonyms and Antonyms of friend

1 a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another

really close friends who like to do everything together and are always sharing secrets

Synonyms of friend

alter ego, amigo, buddy, chum, compadre, comrade, confidant, confidante, crony, familiar, intimate, mate [chiefly British], musketeer, pal

Words Related to friend

associate, cohort, colleague, companion, fellow, hearty, hobnobber, partner, peer, sport

blood brother, brother, main man, sister

abettor (also abetter), accomplice, ally, collaborator, confederate

benefactor, supporter, sympathizer, well-wisher

Near Antonyms of friend

adversary, antagonist, competitor, opponent, rival

archenemy, nemesis

Antonyms of friend

2 a person who actively supports or favors a cause

hopes that the new governor will be a friend to environmental causes

Synonyms of friend

advocate, advocator, apostle, backer, booster, champion, espouser, exponent, expounder, gospeler (or gospeller), herald, hierophant, high priest, paladin, promoter, proponent, protagonist, supporter, true believer, tub-thumper, white knight

Words Related to friend

loyalist, partisan (also partizan), stalwart

adherent, cohort, disciple, follower

applauder, cheerleader, encourager, fellow traveler

Near Antonyms of friend

enemy, foe, rival

belittler, critic, faultfinder

Antonyms of friend

adversary, antagonist, opponent