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ADULTERY Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word adultery. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word adultery. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for ADULTERY

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affair
nounn
noun

• a vaguely specified concern

• a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship

• a formal or official social gathering or ceremony of people

betrayal
nounn
noun

• an act of deliberate betrayal

• the quality of aiding an enemy

cheating
nounn
noun

• a deception for profit to yourself

adjective satellite

• not faithful to a spouse or lover

• violating accepted standards or rules

infidelity
nounn
noun

• the quality of being unfaithful

unfaithfulness
nounn
noun

• the quality of being unfaithful

fornication
nounn
noun

• voluntary sexual intercourse between persons not married to each other

• extramarital sex that willfully and maliciously interferes with marriage relations

criminal conversation
nounn
noun

• extramarital sex that willfully and maliciously interferes with marriage relations

Best Hypernyms For ADULTERY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for adultery, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Phrases (2)
extramarital sexfree love

Alternatives for AFFAIR

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