Synonyms of relations

relations

noun

plural of relation

1

as in interaction

doings between individuals or groups

relations between the rival newspapers remained friendly despite their competition for the same stories

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interaction
• dealings
• commerce
• intercourse
• interrelationship
• companionship
• company
• cross-fertilization
• cross-pollination

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonintercourse

2

as in sex

sexual union involving penetration of the vagina by the penis

a law that prohibits relations between close relatives

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sex
• intercourse
• mating
• sexuality
• sexual relations
• commerce
• coupling
• copulation
• sex act
• breeding
• making love
• sexual intercourse
• coition
• coitus
• lovemaking
• getting it on
• congress
• copulating
• fornication
• safe sex
• carnality
• insemination
• dalliance
• hanky-panky
• whoopee

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of relations

Officials will discuss strengthening Iran-Iraq relations, border security, economic cooperation and counterterrorism, among other topics, the broadcaster IRIB reported. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026

To date, relations between First Tee and the neighborhood have been cordial, but the initial plan has not been well received. — Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

The compromise is not likely to completely satisfy Hollywood’s government relations teams, who see the cap as a betrayal of the promise of the $750 million expansion approved last year. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026

This cooperation suggests that while NATO-Georgia relations are fragile, defense-level engagement between the two groups has not been fully severed. — Mark Temnycky, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

But Stammen instructed a media relations staffer to inform reporters that Henley would be unavailable to talk. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Getting a new Middle East policy right requires rethinking the decision to prioritize relations with autocratic and lawless allies in the name of pragmatism. — Marc Lynch, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Favier was the public relations director for the Dior brand, and Altmayer was one of France’s most prolific indie producers. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026

In 2024, he was appointed to his current role as VP of investor relations and strategic finance. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing relations

• sexual relations