amorous advance

Frequency: 4.00.5 per million words

an attempt to start a romantic or sexual relationship, often one that is not welcome.

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Examples (10)

  • She had to firmly reject his unwelcome amorous advance at the office party.
  • The main character in the novel constantly fends off the amorous advances of her foolish suitor.
  • He was accused of making an inappropriate amorous advance towards a junior colleague.
  • Ignoring his amorous advance, she tried to change the subject back to business.
  • Despite his repeated amorous advances, she made it clear she was not interested.
  • The manager was fired after an investigation confirmed he had made an amorous advance on an employee.
  • It can be very awkward to handle an unwanted amorous advance from a friend.
  • The play's comedic element comes from the protagonist's clumsy and misguided amorous advances.
  • Throughout history, powerful men often felt entitled to make amorous advances without consequence.
  • She wasn't sure if his friendly gesture was an innocent compliment or an amorous advance.