philander
verb (used without object)
(especially of a man) to have many casual sexual encounters or affairs, especially when married or in a committed relationship.
had philandered
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past perfectof philander.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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In half an hour he and Aunt Elizabeth had philandered as deep as a six months' flirtation; and I must say that they have kept at it with an art amounting almost to sincerity.
From The Whole Family: a Novel by Twelve Authors by Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews
The fellow had philandered round her some time, and had shown an insolent and interfering temper once or twice towards himself.
From Harvest by Mrs. Humphry Ward
