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confederation
noun
Synonyms and Antonyms of CONFEDERATION
1
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection <the smaller nations were forced to form a confederation out of self-defense>
Synonyms alliance, axis, bloc, block, coalition, combination, combine, confederation, federation, league, union
Related Words cabal, conspiracy, junto; cartel, syndicate, trust; faction, front, fusion, side, wing; association, group, organization; affiliation, cooperative, partnership; circuit, conference
2
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters) <the big-budget movie was produced by the studio in confederation with another in order to lower the risk>
Synonyms affiliation, alliance, collaboration, confederation, connection, cooperation, hookup, liaison, linkup, partnership, relation, relationship, tie-up, union
Related Words business, dealings, interaction; exchange, interconnection, interrelation, mutualism, reciprocity, symbiosis; incorporation, integration, merger, unification; affinity, attachment, closeness, intimacy, rapport, sympathy; kinship, oneness, solidarity, togetherness, unity; colleagueship, companionship, company, fellowship; bed, cahoots, league
Near Antonyms breakup, dissolution, disunion; division, parting, separation, severance, split; alienation, divorce, estrangement
Antonyms disaffiliation, dissociation
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