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frenemy Synonyms

Another word for frenemy

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• 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
fair-weather friend
Weak
rival

Opposites of frenemy

The opposite of frenemy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

best friend
confidant
archenemy
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• Nearby Words

french lilac
french marigold
french toast
frenemy
frenetic
frenetically
frenzied

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Frenemy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/frenemy
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