association synonyms

association

n.

  1. The act of associating

    fraternization, socializing, friendship, acquaintanceship, cooperation, assistance, relationship, affiliation, agreement, participation, companionship, intercourse, intimacy, fellowship, familiarity, friendliness, camaraderie, membership, acquaintance, mingling, union, community, bond, connection.

    Antonyms disagreement*, severance*, rupture. *

  2. The process of intellectual comparison

    connection, relation, comparison, linking, correlation, identification, mental connection, train of thought, chain of ideas, free association, recollection, impression, remembrance, suggestibility.

    Antonyms separation*, dissociation*, segregation. *

  3. An organization

    union, federation, corporation; see organization 3.

  4. Companionship

    alliance, partnership, friendship; see fellowship 2, friendship 1.

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