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copulate

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of copulate

to engage in sexual intercourse
  • the time of year when deer in the wild are likely to copulate
Synonyms of copulate

breed, mate, sleep
Words Related to copulate

fool around, fornicate
Phrases Synonymous with copulate

do it, have sex

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