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sexual relation

idiom
Meaning

The behavior of a sexual nature between one or more individuals.


Examples
SIMPLE

They are in a sexual relation.

CONTEXTUAL

The court documents stated that the two parties were involved in a sexual relation during their time as coworkers.

COMPLEX

The legal inquiry sought to determine whether the professional boundaries were compromised by the existence of an undisclosed sexual relation between the supervisor and the subordinate.

Anchors to
Related idioms3entries
  1. 01

    sexual congress

    Synonym of sexual intercourse.

  2. 02

    sexual relations

    Sexual activity.

  3. 03

    sexual tension

    Libidinal unrest arising between individuals when exposed to one another.

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