Friendship and Enmity

someone we write friendly letters to, especially a person in a foreign country who we have never met

He met his pen pal when he traveled to Japan.

a person in whom one places trust and shares secrets or private thoughts and feelings

She was his closest confidant, knowing all his fears and hopes.

a person whom one knows but is not a close friend

She bumped into an old acquaintance at the grocery store and exchanged pleasantries.

a friend or companion who regularly spends time with another

He considered his hiking partner a true comrade.

a feeling of mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together

The camaraderie among the teammates made every practice enjoyable.

the pilot who positions his aircraft outside and behind (on the wing of) the leader of a flying formation

a band of warriors (originally a unit of a Roman Legion)

an guest who is the friend of someone who is invited

(physics) the intermolecular force that holds together the molecules in a solid or liquid

a person or country that initiates hostilities or attacks

to argue with someone, particularly over the ownership of something, facts, etc.

The two colleagues started to dispute the best approach to solving the project's challenges.

behavior or feelings that are aggressive or unfriendly

The hostility between the two rival teams was evident throughout the entire match.

a deep feeling of anger and dislike toward someone because of what they did in the past

She still held a grudge against her colleague for taking credit for her work.

showing a strong desire to fight

The belligerent driver aggressively honked and gestured at other cars on the road.

a strong feeling of hatred, opposition, or hostility

She felt a deep antipathy toward the new policy.

a strong feeling of dislike toward someone or something

Despite her aversion to horror movies, her friends convinced her to watch one at the movie night.

the feeling of being disconnected or isolated from a group, activity, or one's own sense of self

a point asserted as part of an argument

a feeling of hatred and a desire to harm others, especially because of unjust treatment received

Despite attempts at reconciliation, the siblings couldn't let go of their rancor toward each other.

someone who dislikes, distrusts, or hates other human beings

The crotchety old man was known around town as a misanthrope who constantly complained about others.

the act of hostile parties coming into conflict or opposition

The police prevented a confrontation between rival gangs.

the lack of harmony or agreement within a group, leading to division or conflict