frenemy
π Definitions
noun
Someone with whom one is friendly, despite feeling hostility.
π¬ Usage Examples
βAnother question is whether Dubai can stay ahead of regional rivals that covet its crown. Oil-rich Abu Dhabi, a 90-minute drive away, is a frenemy: it is both a source of bail-outs and a would-be usurper.β Navigating the Storm; The Economist (London, UK); Aug 22, 2020.