frenemy
noun/ˈfrenəmi/
/ˈfrenəmi/
(plural frenemies)
- a person or organization that you are friends with because it is useful or necessary to be their friend, even though you really dislike or disagree with them
- The internet giant is seen by many as a frenemy, a company they cannot afford not to work with.
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