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intercourse Synonyms

Another word for intercourse

Choosing another word for intercourse depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 coitus."

Strongest
coitus
copulation
sex
Strong
coition
lovemaking
mating

• 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 communication between Europe and Asia."

Strongest
communication
interaction
Strong
commerce
communion
exchange
contact
dealings
conversance

Opposites of intercourse

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

abstinence
isolation
celibacy
estrangement
alienation
continence
seclusion
See all opposites of intercourse

• Nearby Words

interconnectedness
interconnection
intercontinental
intercourse
intercultural
intercut
interdenominational

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