CONSENSUAL Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

consensual

adjective

Definition of consensual

as in reciprocal

agreed to by the people involved; done with the consent of the people involved a consensual decision She claims their relationship was consensual.

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Recent Examples of consensual Critics also have challenged the report’s characterization of cases involving women, contending these were consensual affairs that were sinful but not abusive. — ABC News, 25 June 2026 Weinstein’s lawyers presented texts that indicated that his relationship with Mann was consensual. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2026 Weinstein's lawyers argued the relationship was consensual. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 25 June 2026 Telegram said its moderation systems remove millions of pieces of harmful content each month, including non-consensual pornography. — Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for consensual

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Speaking on July 23, Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Seoul is now aiming to first freeze North Korea's current nuclear program, offering reciprocal concessions for interim steps short of full disarmament.

— Se Eun Gong, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
World of Hyatt Teams Up with Aeroplan Air Canada’s frequent flyer program Aeroplan is the newest partner of World of Hyatt, giving members of either loyalty program the chance to earn benefits or reciprocal elite status perks.

— Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of reciprocal

Adjective

Iranian officials have warned since Friday that the mutual defense pact will not guarantee Saudi Arabia’s security, attempting to downplay the agreement.

— Ibrahim Dahman, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
The pact includes a mutual assistance provision if either country faces external aggression.

— Reuters, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of mutual

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Iran has also denied any talks with the US, saying its talks with Oman are strictly bilateral.

— Todd Symons, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Cooperation would include bilateral research, development and co-production of weapons and technology in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and other fields.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of bilateral

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