Antonyms for cooperation


Grammar : Noun
Spell : koh-op-uh-rey-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : koʊˌɒp əˈreɪ ʃən


Definition of cooperation

Origin :
  • late 15c., from Middle French coopération, or directly from Late Latin cooperationem (nominative cooperatio) "a working together," noun of action from past participle stem of cooperari "to work together," from com- "with" (see com-) + operari "to work" (see operation).
  • noun mutual effort
Example sentences :
  • We sense the call of the human heart for fellowship, fraternity, and cooperation.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • All the work in which Larcher had enlisted Davenport's cooperation was done.
  • Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens
  • Only don't forget what I asked you as the price of my cooperation.
  • Extract from : « The Fortune of the Rougons » by Emile Zola
  • "What I want most, Colonel, is your cooperation," said the doctor suavely.
  • Extract from : « Poisoned Air » by Sterner St. Paul Meek
  • From his point of view your cooperation as yet was unnecessary.
  • Extract from : « The Traitors » by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim
  • I am proud of the cooperation you have shown in this emergency.
  • Extract from : « Watchbird » by Robert Sheckley
  • It certainly does not lessen their cooperation in this respect.
  • Extract from : « The Mother and Her Child » by William S. Sadler
  • Competition, specialization, cooperation, were all intensified.
  • Extract from : « The Civilization of Illiteracy » by Mihai Nadin
  • "After what you have told me, I shall ask your cooperation," said Annunciata smoothly.
  • Extract from : « Long Live the King » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • The boys were in a glow of pride at this cooperation with Colonel Woodruff.
  • Extract from : « The Brown Mouse » by Herbert Quick

Synonyms for cooperation

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