infidelity
noun/ˌɪnfɪˈdɛlɪti/
Frequency rank: #9,960 most common English word
Meaning
the act of being unfaithful, especially in a romantic relationship
Example sentence
She struggled to forgive her partner after discovering his infidelity.
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