Synonyms for
Relations
Definition
Relations refer to the way in which two or more people, countries, or organizations feel about each other and behave towards each other.
Synonyms & similar words
copulation
telling
carnalknowledge
relation
sexualintercourse
sexact
coition
relationback
recounting
coitus
sexualrelation
sexualcongress
relative
intercourse
dealings
congress
connections
contacts
ties
affairs
dealings
interactions
communications
exchanges
intercourses
rapports
associations
networks
liaisons
communications
cooperations
partnerships
collaborations
friendships
alliances
bonds
Synonyms by register
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- family relations
- business relations
- international relations
- human relations
- good relations
- poor relations
- personal relations
- diplomatic relations
Word family
Usage note
The plural 'relations' often refers to the way in which two or more people or groups are connected. It can also refer to the way two things are connected or associated.
Example sentences
- My relations with my brother have always been good.
- The company was criticized for its business relations with the controversial politician.
- The school organized a meeting to improve parent-teacher relations.
- The new ambassador is expected to improve the relations between the two countries.
- She has an excellent working relations with her colleagues.
Quotes
The foundation of life insurance is the recognition of the value of a human life & the possibility of indemnification for the loss of that value. - William Vickrey
Foreign policy is more than just a sum of responses to the problems that arise in relations between states. - Javier Solana
There is no diplomacy like candor. - Edward V. Lucas