Synonyms of bond

bond 1 of 2

noun

ˈbänd 

1

as in chain

something that physically prevents free movement

before they could release the captive, they had to undo a number of bonds

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chain
• bracelet
• handcuff(s)
• bind
• confinement
• band
• shackle
• irons
• tie
• ligature
• trap
• fetter
• cuff(s)
• constraint
• imprisonment
• manacle(s)
• collar
• restraint
• restriction
• incarceration
• captivity
• holding
• curb
• enslavement
• hindrance
• entanglement
• net
• enchainment
• trammel
• fastener
• straitjacket
• hold
• immurement
• hold-down
• hobble

2

as in link

a uniting or binding force or influence

the bond of love between them was so strong that even death could not break it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• link
• tie
• connection
• cement
• knot
• cord
• linkage
• ligature
• union
• attachment
• sympathy
• joint
• nexus
• affection
• fastening
• yoke
• fondness
• hookup
• limit
• restraint
• restriction
• tie-up
• constraint
• curb
• limitation
• linkup
• handcuff
• shackle
• manacle
• trammel
• fetter
• hampering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• separation
• parting
• disengaging
• release
• freedom
• detaching
• liberation
• emancipation
• unbinding
• unfettering
• untying
• unfastening

3

as in contract

a formal agreement to fulfill an obligation

signed a bond to repay the money

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contract
• guarantee
• deal
• surety
• pledge
• vow
• covenant
• guaranty
• assurance
• warranty
• treaty
• pact
• oath
• seal
• deposit
• insurance
• bargain
• convention
• security
• bail
• word
• compact
• troth
• accord
• concordat
• pawn

4

as in glue

a substance used to stick things together

what type of bond works best on ceramics?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• glue
• adhesive
• cement
• size
• epoxy
• water glass
• epoxy resin
• gum
• mucilage
• superglue
• library paste
• goo
• paste
• dope

bond

2 of 2

verb

as in to relate

to form a close personal relationship

a man attempting to bond with his new and mistrustful stepson

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relate
• commune
• click
• hit it off
• sympathize
• befriend
• identify
• empathize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bond

Noun

He is held at the Jackson County Detention Center under a $250,000 cash-only bond. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026

If bonds pay higher yields, then gold (which never pays a dividend) makes less sense. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026

Verb

In the comments, ARMY bonded over their disbelief and excitement that the K-pop star had finally posted. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026

Frozen soil that has held buildings, roads and pipelines for decades can start to sink as temperatures rise and the ice that bonds soil particles weakens. — Ming Xiao, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026