Meaning & use
consorting
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Spending time in the company of someone, especially in a way considered improper or suspicious.
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He was arrested for consorting with known members of the crime syndicate.
The senator's career suffered after reports of him consorting with lobbyists under investigation.
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Often carries a disapproving tone, especially in legal or journalistic contexts implying wrongdoing.
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