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 Canada has recently significantly ramped up its cooperation with Europe on defense. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Sep. 2026 That cooperation extends to European partners and to ports through which part of the cocaine produced in South America passes. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026 It was used to better understand nuclear strategy and the importance of human cooperation in the early years of the Cold War. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026 Company leaders say this steady cooperation is transforming a broad vision into physical reality. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cooperation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperation

Noun

Venus in your partnership zone forms an awkward connection to Uranus in your finance sector, making differences around spending, security, or priorities harder to ignore.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
The Sagittarius Moon trines Chiron in your partnership zone, softening the instinct to package every feeling so perfectly that nobody could possibly object.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of partnership

Noun

The Elf Experience will offer a range of merchandise, such as apparel, accessories, toys, treats and artist collaborations.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
The sculpture came about through a collaboration between the Sigg Art Foundation, Pantheon Art, and Fonderia Artistica Battaglia in Milan.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of collaboration

Noun

Later’s 2026 research on Gen-Z creator ROI found that trust and authentic creator relationships matter more to conversions than simply maximizing reach, while over-scripting creators can undermine that trust.

— Sergi Cerrato, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Taylor Swift's history at Chiefs games Arrowhead Stadium played a major role in Swift and Kelce's relationship becoming public.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of relationship

Noun

Lee Ann Rawlins Williams does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

— Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026
Opponents outnumbered supporters across races, gender, age ranges and political affiliation, according to the Elon poll.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026