vapulate

væpjʊleɪt

Definitions

1. verb

To have the habit of copulating; to be in the habit of mating.

“The biologist observed the insects that vapulate during the summer.”

2. noun

The act of copulating.

“The vapulation of the insects was a rare sight in the wild.”

3. noun

A period of copulation.

“The pair went through a period of vapulation after their mating season.”

Synonyms

  • copulate
  • mate

Antonyms

  • estrus
  • separate