Antonyms for
pal
A friend, buddy, mate, cobber
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No Antonyms Found for Pal

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All Definitions for Pal

Below are all the dictionary definitions of pal:

1A friend, buddy, mate, cobber
2Someone to hang around with.
3An informal term of address, often used ironically in a hostile way.
4Synonym of pal around.
5Palestine.
6Palestinian.
7A language of Papua New Guinea.
8Acronym of Philippine Airlines, a flag carrier of the Philippines
9Acronym of programmable array logic.
10Acronym of peer-assisted learning.
11Initialism of Police Athletic League.
12Acronym of phase alternating/alternation/alternated line (TV standard).
13Acronym of permissive-action link. [A security device to prevent unauthorized arming or detonation of a nuclear weapon.]
14Acronym of prisoner at large. [(military) A member of the military who is being disciplined by being forbidden to leave the barracks or ship on which they are stationed.]
15Initialism of phenylalanine ammonia lyase.
16Initialism of Paedophile Action for Liberation.
17Alternative form of paul (“kind of tent”). [An old Italian silver coin
18A paolo.]

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What are antonyms for pal?

Common antonyms for pal. These words express opposite or contrasting meanings and can be used to create contrast in writing.

How many antonyms does pal have?

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About antonyms for pal

Finding the right antonym for pal helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "A friend, buddy, mate, cobber", pal has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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