Synonyms of copulation
97 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for copulation is mating. Other synonyms of copulation are intercourse, hanky-panky, coupling, joining and jig-jig. The opposite of copulation is abstinence.
Synonyms and similar words for copulation
nounMore synonyms
- carnal knowledgeSexual intercourse.
- coitusSexual intercourse, especially that involving penile–vaginal penetration.
- coitionSexual intercourse.
- connection
- consummation
- couplingAn act of sexual intercourse.
- intercourseSexual intercourse, especially that involving humans and especially penile-vaginal interconnection.
- intimacy
- intimate relationsSexual intercourse.
- intromissionCopulation: usually the first moment of initial entry of a penis into a vagina, mouth or anus.
- joiningThe act or result of joining; a joint or juncture.
- lovemaking
- lustmakingSexual intercourse motivated solely by lust.
- matingPairing of organisms for copulation.
- mounting
- pareuniaSexual intercourse.
- penetration
- relations
- sex
- sexual congressSynonym of sexual intercourse.
- sexual intercourseCoitus or genital-genital sexual contact.
- sexual relationThe behavior of a sexual nature between one or more individuals.
- sexual unionSexual intercourse.
- swivingThe act or process of copulating; copulation.
- union
- the beast with two backs
- the birds and the bees
- boom-boom
- chesterfield rugby CanadaSexual activity.
- horizontal dancingSexual intercourse.
- horizontal hulaSexual intercourse.
- horizontal joggingSexual intercourse.
- horizontal mamboSexual intercourse.
- horizontal refreshmentsSexual intercourse.
- horizontal slam danceSexual intercourse.
- how's your father UK
- loveSexual activity.
- Netflix and chillSexual intercourse, especially casual sex.
- physical loveSexual intercourse.
- roll in the hayA session of sexual intercourse.
- Ugandan affairs UKOften in the form to discuss Ugandan affairs: sexual intercourse, usually an extramarital affair.
- Ugandan discussions UKSexual intercourse.
- actionSexual intercourse.
- assSex; a person to have sex with; with vulgar emphasis on their corporeality (their body) over their personhood.
- bang
- beef injectionPenetrative sexual intercourse.
- bonkingA session of sexual intercourse.
- cuntfuck
- fuckingAn act of sexual intercourse, especially one lacking passion or a feeling of sincere love.
- frig
- fucky-fuckySexual intercourse.
- hot beef injectionPenetrative sexual intercourse.
- hump
- humpa humpaSexual intercourse.
- jig-jigSexual intercourse, sex.
- jiggy-jiggy
- lay
- legoverAn act of sexual intercourse.
- meat injectionSynonym of hot beef injection (“penetrative sexual intercourse”).
- nookie
- pipe
- plow
- plough
- poonThe vagina and vulva; or intercourse with a woman.
- poontang
- punani
- pussySexual intercourse with a female; usually in the phrase get some pussy.
- ride
- rootAn act of sexual intercourse.
- rumpoSexual intercourse.
- rumpy-pumpySex.
- seeing-to
- sexy time humorousTime dedicated to sexual activity; by extension, sexual intercourse.
- sexy times humorousTime dedicated to sexual activity; by extension, sexual intercourse.
- screw
- screwing
- shagAn act of sex.
- skin
- snu snu humorousRough sexual intercourse with a tall or muscular woman.
- tang
- trim
- hanky-pankyAmorous behaviour, making out, necking, sex or other sexual activity, especially if illicit.
- funny business
- making whoopee
- jiggery-pokerySexual intercourse.
- monkey business
- fooling about
- fooling around
- playing around
- aphrodisia archaic
- commerce obsolete
- commixtion obsoleteCoition; copulation; sexual intercourse.
- congress dated
- conjunction obsoleteSexual intercourse.
- conversation archaicSexual intercourse.
- barney-mugging US, dated
- old hat archaic, rareSexual intercourse.
Opposite of copulation
nounMore antonyms
Meaning of copulation
- noun The act of coupling or joining; union; conjunction.
- noun Sexual procreation between a man and a woman or transfer of the sperm from male to female; usually applied to the mating process in nonhuman animals; coitus; coition.
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Questions about synonyms of copulation
- What is another word for copulation?
- Copulation has 97 synonyms on Word.ws, such as mating, intercourse, hanky-panky, coupling, joining, jig-jig, sex and union.
- What is the opposite of copulation?
- The opposite of copulation is abstinence.
- What does copulation mean?
- Copulation means the act of coupling or joining; union; conjunction.
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