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befriending

The word “befriending” has 3 syllables: be-friend-ing

It's pronounced as /bɪˈfrɛn.dɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for befriending?

In the thesaurus, “befriending” has 44 synonyms and 16 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for befriending along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for befriending

Antonyms for befriending

  • alienating
  • avoiding
  • breaking up
  • cold-shouldering
  • disbanding
  • disjoining
  • dispersing
  • dissociating
  • disuniting
  • divorcing
  • estranging
  • severing
  • shunning
  • snubbing
  • splitting
  • sundering

Meanings of befriending

  • verb
    1. To become a friend of, to make friends with.
    2. To act as a friend to, to assist.
    3. To favor.
  • noun
    1. The process of making friends with somebody.

Example Sentences

  • She is befriending the new employees to help them feel comfortable.
  • The volunteer enjoys befriending elderly people in the community.
  • He spent the summer befriending children at the local camp.
  • The teacher focused on befriending shy students to build their confidence.
  • They are befriending neighbors who recently moved into the area.

On this page you'll find 60 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to befriending, such as: affiliating, alienating, allying, associating, attaching, avoiding, banding.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

falling in with

ganging

taking up with

teaming

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