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intercourse Antonyms

Opposite of intercourse

Because the opposite of intercourse 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)

Physical sexual contact between individuals, especially that involving penetration.

Usage Example

"The public health brochure provided detailed medical information regarding contraception and safe sexual abstinence."

Strongest
abstinence
Strong
celibacy
continence

• noun (Context 2)

Communication, dealings, or reciprocal exchange between individuals, social groups, or nations (formal or dated).

Usage Example

"Expanded maritime routes in the seventeenth century greatly increased commercial and cultural isolation between Europe and Asia."

Strongest
isolation
Strong
estrangement
seclusion
alienation

Similar words to intercourse

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

coitus
copulation
interaction
communication
sex
coition
lovemaking
commerce
See all synonyms of intercourse

• Nearby Words

interconnection
intercontinental
intercounty
intercourse
intercultural
interdenominational
interdepartmental

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