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Meaning of consorting
The primary meaning of the word "consorting" is to associate or keep company with someone, especially in a way considered disreputable or undesirable.
Etymology of consorting
The word "consorting" originates from the Old French word "consorter," which means "to associate" or "to keep company"
It is derived from the Latin words "con" (meaning "together") and "sors" (meaning "fate" or "lot"), and the suffix "-ing" (which forms a present participle)
Historically, the word has been used to describe a range of social interactions, from formal alliances to informal friendships
Synonyms
associating
socializing
fraternizing
mingling
interacting
communicating
cooperating
collaborating
uniting
joining
meeting
gathering
congregating
assembling
affiliating
connecting
linking
networking
relating
harmonizing
synchronizing
combining
integrating
merging
blending
mixing
associating
consorting
communing
fraternizing
hobnobbing
rubbing shoulders
keeping company
Definitions
- To associate or keep company with someone, especially in a way considered disreputable or undesirable
- * To accompany or be in the company of someone, often in a social or intimate context
Usage Examples
- The politician was accused of consorting with known criminals
- * She was seen consorting with a rival gang member, which sparked a violent confrontation
- * The company was fined for consorting with competitors to fix prices
Antonyms
avoiding
shunning
ignoring
rejecting
refusing
declining
abstaining
boycotting
eschewing
spurning
repudiating
renouncing
deserting
abandoning
leaving
quitting
separating
dividing
disconnecting
detaching
isolating
alienating