adultery
noun/əˈdʌltəri/
Frequency rank: #8,444 most common English word
Meaning
voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone who is not their spouse.
Example sentence
The scandal revealed that the politician had committed adultery with a colleague.
Synonyms & related words
- infidelity
- cheating
- unfaithfulness
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