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pal Synonyms

Another word for pal

Choosing another word for pal depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A close friend, companion, or comrade (informal).

Usage Example

"They have been best pals ever since they met in elementary school."

Strongest
buddy
chum
mate
friend
Strong
crony
sidekick
comrade
companion
bosom buddy
confidant

• verb (Context 2)

To associate or spend time together as friends (usually followed by 'around' or 'up').

Usage Example

"During the summer break, he mostly palled around with the kids from his neighborhood."

Strongest
hang out
chum around
Strong
consort
fraternize
socialize
associate
hobnob
mingle

Opposites of pal

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

enemy
foe
shun
adversary
avoid
nemesis
ostracize
rival
See all opposites of pal

• Nearby Words

pajamas
pak choy
pakora
pal
palace
palacsinta
paladin

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