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unfriend Antonyms
Opposite of unfriend
Because the opposite of unfriend shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To remove someone from a list of friends or contacts on a social networking website or application.
Usage Example
"She decided to friend several old acquaintances after their constant political arguments cluttered her feed."
Strongest
friend
befriend
Strong
follow
add
• noun (Context 2)
(archaic) One who is not a friend; an enemy or adversary.
Usage Example
"In medieval chronicles, the king was often warned to guard his court against both open foes and secret unfriends."
Strongest
friend
ally
Strong
confidant
companion
Similar words to unfriend
Words similar to unfriend shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
defriend
enemy
foe
adversary
antagonist
unfollow
remove
block
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Unfriend. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/unfriend