COOPERATION Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

cooperation

noun

(ˌ)kō-ˌä-pə-ˈrā-shən

Definition of cooperation

as in partnership

the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters) a series of televised announcements made in cooperation with the tobacco companies warning teenagers about the hazards of smoking

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in coordination

the work and activity of a number of persons who individually contribute toward the efficiency of the whole everyone's cooperation will make the project go much faster

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

noncooperation

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of cooperation Russia and Togo signed a military cooperation agreement last year providing for joint exercises and military training. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 Katz’s remains were located during a special overnight operation carried out by the IDF in cooperation with Mossad and based on intelligence obtained in recent months. — Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026 The growing Arctic activity comes as Washington has become increasingly concerned about Chinese and Russian cooperation close to Alaska. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2026 To combat those problems, Bessent could seek cooperation with the Federal Reserve. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cooperation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperation

Noun

Face-to-face interactions are crucial for building trust, credibility, and reading subtle cues essential for major deals and long-term partnerships.

— Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
In an apparent bid to address such a weakness, a partnership between Unitree and US tech giant Nvidia was announced in June for research and development.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of partnership

Noun

Deluxe has also opened a Japan office inside Tohokushinsha’s Tokyo headquarters, a move meant to tighten coordination between the two companies’ project teams.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
There was little coordination between CMPD, the District Attorney’s Office and the courts.

— Peter St Onge, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of coordination

Noun

There was also a strong association with weight before pregnancy.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
In 1982, walking through a terminal at Newark International Airport in New Jersey, the Kissingers were accosted by Ellen Kaplan, a follower of Lyndon LaRouche, a cult leader with both Marxist and right-wing associations.

— Robert D. Mcfadden, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of association

Noun

Al Solove, chair of Indivisible ATL and a member of the DeFrost Home Depot leadership team, said the coalition is specifically pressing Home Depot to end its relationship with Flock Safety.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Her motive wasn’t a major part of the trial, but evidence presented by the prosecution suggested her relationship with her in-laws had deteriorated.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of relationship

Noun

On Alaska's ballot, and all candidates, regardless of party affiliation, are listed together and voters cast their ballot for one candidate.

— Emily Chang, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
The deadline to register to vote or change party affiliation for Tuesday's primary was July 20.

— Sergio Candido, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026