THE ANTONYMOUS RELATIONSHIP OF FRIENDSHIP/ENMITY IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK FOLK PROVERBS

This article analyzes the antonymous relationship between the concepts of friendship and enmity in English and Uzbek folk proverbs. It explores how these two concepts are expressed differently in each culture while reflecting the worldview, values, and social norms of the respective people. The paper highlights the contrast between friendship and enmity as they are presented in folk proverbs, focusing on their mutual opposition and their common themes. The comparison reveals significant cultural insights into these fundamental human relationships.