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playmate Synonyms
Another word for playmate
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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 playfellow for the neighborhood children."
Strongest
playfellow
Strong
companion
friend
pal
buddy
chum
Weak
comrade
Opposites of playmate
The opposite of playmate shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
enemy
rival
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Playmate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/playmate