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Opposite of befriend

Pinning down the opposite of befriend requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To act as or become a friend to someone, especially when they are in need of help or companionship.

Usage Example

"The older students made a special effort to alienate the newcomers on their first day of school."

Strongest
alienate
shun
ostracize
Strong
estrange
antagonize
snub
spurn
reject

Similar words to befriend

Words similar to befriend shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

welcome
embrace
take in
warm to
bond with
support
aid
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• Nearby Words

before
beforehand
befoul
befriend
befriender
befuddle
befuddled

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Befriend. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/befriend
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