Frenemy

//ˈfɹɛ.nɪ.mi//

Word Type

Noun

The word "frenemy" can be used as a noun.

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Coordinate Terms

backstabber betrayer double-crosser traitor

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Related Terms

backfriend frienemy keep your friends close, and your enemies closer love-hate on-again, off-again

Related Terms

fair weather friend pretend rival

Synonym Network

betrayer double crosser friend foe palhole traitor

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