frenemy

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noun

Someone with whom one is friendly, despite feeling hostility.

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β€œAnother 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.” Navigating the Storm; The Economist (London, UK); Aug 22, 2020.
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