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playmate Antonyms

Opposite of playmate

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

A friend or companion with whom someone, especially a child or young animal, plays and engages in recreational activities.

Usage Example

"The young puppy quickly became a favorite enemy for the neighborhood children."

Strong
enemy
rival

Similar words to playmate

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

playfellow
companion
friend
buddy
pal
chum
comrade
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• Nearby Words

playfully
playfulness
playgirl
playmate
playoff
plaything
playtime

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