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frenemy Antonyms
Opposite of frenemy
Pinning down the opposite of frenemy requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A person or group with whom one is friendly despite a fundamental dislike, rivalry, or hidden hostility.
Usage Example
"Although they smiled for the cameras at the charity gala, everyone in the industry knew the two executives were longtime frenemies."
Strong
best friend
confidant
archenemy
Similar words to frenemy
Words similar to frenemy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
fair-weather friend
rival
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Frenemy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/frenemy