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unfriend Synonyms

Another word for unfriend

Choosing another word for unfriend depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• 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 defriend several old acquaintances after their constant political arguments cluttered her feed."

Strongest
defriend
Strong
unfollow
Weak
block
remove

• 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
enemy
foe
Strong
adversary
antagonist

Opposites of unfriend

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

friend
ally
befriend
follow
confidant
companion
add
See all opposites of unfriend

• Nearby Words

unfreeze
unfrequent
unfrequented
unfriend
unfriendliness
unfriendly
unfrightened

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Unfriend. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/unfriend
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