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Antonyms for intercourse

Grammar : Noun
Spell : in-ter-kawrs, -kohrs
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɪn tərˌkɔrs, -ˌkoʊrs

Definition of intercourse

Origin :
  • mid-15c., "communication to and fro," from Old French entrecours "exchange, commerce," from Late Latin intercursus "a running between, intervention," from intercursus, past participle of intercurrere "to run between," from Latin inter- "between" (see inter-) + currere "to run" (see current (adj.)). Meaning "sexual relations" first recorded 1798, from earlier sense "social contact and relations" (1540s).
  • noun sexual act
  • noun communication; business exchange
Example sentences :
  • Intercourse with Payton had not left him in the best of tempers.
  • Extract from : « The Wild Geese » by Stanley John Weyman
  • Intercourse with him is, upon the whole, extremely pleasing.
  • Extract from : « The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) » by John Morley
  • Intercourse by ferryboats and fords is liable to long interruptions.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol 58, No. 357, July 1845 » by Various
  • Intercourse between them was of the most agreeable character.
  • Extract from : « The Englishman in China During the Victorian Era, Vol. I (of 2) » by Alexander Michie
  • Intercourse with the outside world is restricted, but is not altogether cut off.
  • Extract from : « Woman under Monasticism » by Lina Eckenstein
  • "Intercourse with them freshens and rejuvenates one's soul," wrote Macaulay.
  • Extract from : « Genius in Sunshine and Shadow » by Maturin Murray Ballou
  • Intercourse with foreigners was dangerous and was discouraged.
  • Extract from : « A History of the Inquisition of Spain; vol. 3 » by Henry Charles Lea
  • Intercourse may be good; but of what use are complaints and apologies?
  • Extract from : « The Writings of Henry David Thoreau, Volume VI, Familiar Letters » by Henry David Thoreau
  • Intercourse with Bertram had profoundly impressed his feeble nature.
  • Extract from : « The British Barbarians » by Grant Allen
  • To these guarantees the Intercourse Act attempted to give force.
  • Extract from : « The Last American Frontier » by Frederic L. (Frederic Logan) Paxson

Synonyms for intercourse

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