to fornicate

The phrase “to fornicate” has 4 syllables: to for-ni-cate

It's pronounced as /tə ˈfɔːr.nɪˌkeɪt/


What is synonym and antonym for to fornicate?

In the thesaurus, “to fornicate” has 5 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for to fornicate along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for to fornicate

  • to be sexually active outside marriage
  • to commit fornication
  • to engage in illicit sex
  • to have casual sex
  • to have premarital sex

Antonyms for to fornicate

  • to abstain from sex
  • to be faithful
  • to maintain sexual purity
  • to observe chastity
  • to practice celibacy
  • to remain chaste

Example Sentences

  • Some religions teach followers not to fornicate before marriage.
  • The law forbids couples to fornicate outside of wedlock.
  • They were warned about the moral consequences to fornicate.
  • The sermon addressed the reasons why people should avoid to fornicate.
  • Many communities have strict rules against to fornicate.

On this page you'll find 11 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to to fornicate, such as: to abstain from sex, to be faithful, to be sexually active outside marriage, to commit fornication, to engage in illicit sex, to have casual sex, to have premarital sex.

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