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courtship Antonyms

Opposite of courtship

Because the opposite of courtship shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A period during which a couple develops a romantic relationship, especially with a view to marriage.

Usage Example

"After a whirlwind estrangement of just six months, the couple announced their engagement."

Strong
estrangement
breakup

• noun (Context 2)

An effort to win the favor, support, or cooperation of a person, group, or organization.

Usage Example

"The mayor's prolonged alienation of major tech companies finally resulted in a new regional headquarters."

Strong
alienation
rejection

Similar words to courtship

Words similar to courtship shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

wooing
courting
mating ritual
cultivation
suitorship
pursuit
romance
solicitation
See all synonyms of courtship

• Nearby Words

courtier
courtliness
courtly
courtship
couth
couture
cove

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Courtship. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/courtship
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