bonding

Definitions

The process of forming a close personal relationship or emotional connection between people.

The physical or chemical joining of two or more materials or surfaces together.

A method of securing a financial or legal obligation through a guarantee or insurance.

Examples

The weekend camping trip was a great opportunity for team bonding among the new employees.

The mother felt a strong sense of bonding with her newborn baby during their first few days together.

Synonyms

connection attachment uniting alliance rapprochement cohesion linkage

Antonyms

estrangement alienation detachment separation division disconnection severance