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courtship Synonyms

Another word for courtship

Choosing another word for courtship depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 wooing of just six months, the couple announced their engagement."

Strongest
wooing
courting
Strong
suitorship
romance
dating

• noun (Context 2)

The specialized behavior of male or female animals aimed at attracting a mate and leading to copulation.

Usage Example

"Elaborate plumage and rhythmic dances play a vital role in the mating ritual of birds-of-paradise."

Strongest
mating ritual
Weak
lekking

• noun (Context 3)

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

Usage Example

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

Strong
cultivation
solicitation
pursuit
enticement

Opposites of courtship

The opposite of courtship shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

alienation
rejection
estrangement
breakup
See all opposites of courtship

• Nearby Words

courtliness
courtly
courtroom
courtship
courtside
courtyard
couscous

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