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bonding

Definition

  • noun: the process of forming a close relationship with someone
  • noun: the formation of a close relationship (as between a mother and child or between a person and an animal) especially through frequent or constant association
  • synonyms: soldering

Examples

  • He and his dad spent the weekend together for some 'male bonding'.

  • a 'bonding' agent [=a glue, an adhesive]

  • mother-child 'bonding'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) of how precarious life can be. I had a very sad childhood. I'll tell you about it sometime. I never knew my parents. It's amazing I'm sane. Our bonding would allow these children to grow up as my allies. You understand... ...I cannot allow them to grow up as my enemies. I have no choice. (..)
    1991 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves