They lost some symbols of social intercourse.
Source: tatoeba (306809)
Intercourse
/ˈɪn.tɚˌkɔɹs/
Synonyms for "intercourse" (225 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (45)
Noun(5 words)
accordact of loveadditionadjunctadulteryaffairsaffiliationaffinityagglomerationagglutinationaggregationalliancealternationansweraphrodisiaapproximationarticulationassassemblageassociation
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balance of tradeballingbig businessbondbracketingbusinessbusiness dealingscarnal knowledgeclimaxclosenessclusteringcoactioncohabitationcoitioncoituscoitus interruptuscollegialitycolloquial discoursecolloquy
Verb(1 words)
Strong matches (68)
combinationcommercecommercial affairscommercial relationscommunicatecommunicationcommunioncommunitycomplementary distributionconcatenationconcourseconcurrenceconfluencecongeriesconglomerationcongressconjugationconjunctionconnectednessconnection
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contactcontiguitycontrarietyconvergenceconversationconverseconversingcooperationcopulacopulationcorrespondencecouplingdealingdealingsdeductiondiddlingdiscoursedisjunctionengagementespexchangefair tradefellowshipfiliationfornicationfree tradegatheringgerm cellgive-and-takehomologyhookupindustryinformationinteractioninterchangeintercommunicationintercommunioninterlacing
Noun(9 words)
communicationconsummationcopulatingcross-cultural contactcultural exchangedialoguediscoursefuckintergroup contact
Verb(1 words)
Related words (112)
interlinkinginterlocutionintermeshinginterplayintertwininginterweavinginterworkingintimacyjoinderjoiningjointurejunctionknottinglanguageliaisonlinguistic intercourselinklinkagelinkinglovemaking
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making it withmarital relationsmarketmarketingmarriagemarriage actmatingmeatmeetingmercantile businessmerchantrymergermergingmeshmeshingmessagemultilateral trademutual attractionnearnessonanismorgasmovumpairingpareuniaprocreationpropinquityproximityquid pro quorappingrapportreciprocal traderelatednessrelationrelationsrelationshipreplyresponserestraint of tradescrewingseesawsexsex actsexual climaxsexual commercesexual congresssexual intercoursesexual relationssexual unionsimilaritysleeping withsmall businesssocial activitysocial intercoursesocial relationssocietyspeakingspeechspeech circuitspeech situationspermsplicesymbiosissympathytalkingtelepathythe business worldthe marketplacetietie intie uptie-intie-uptit for tattouchtradetraffictrucktwo-way communicationunificationunilateral tradeunionveneryverbal intercourseyoking
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: coitus, copulation, accord, act of love, addition.
- Sentence evidence is available for intercourse, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "intercourse".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "intercourse"
Keep "intercourse" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "intercourse" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "intercourse", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "intercourse" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriescommunicationcultural interactioninteractionintercommunicationsexsex activitysexual activitysexual practicesocial interaction
More specific
6 entriesanal intercoursecultural exchangeinternational contactvaginal intercourseverbal communicationwritten communication
Collocations
6 entriescultural intercourseintellectual intercourseintercourse betweenintercourse frequencyintercourse withsexual intercourse
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
1 entriesSample sentences
15 total sentences available.
Syphilis is an infection that can be transmitted through sexual intercourse.
Source: tatoeba (327909)
To avoid injury or discomfort, be sure that the vagina is lubricated before intercourse.
Source: tatoeba (775419)
During the imprisonment of Sir Thomas a frequent intercourse of letters passed between him and this beloved daughter and when deprived of pen and ink he contrived to write to her with a coal.
Source: tatoeba (909067)
Showing 4 of 15 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "intercourse"?
Closest matches include coitus, copulation, accord, act of love, addition.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "intercourse"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.