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Vocabulary Entry
mistress
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A woman who has control or authority over someone or something; also, a woman who is in a romantic or sexual relationship with a married man.
Example Sentences
"She was known as the mistress of the house, overseeing all the household duties."
"The famous author had a long-term mistress who inspired many of his works."
"In the story, the mistress felt conflicted about her relationship with a married man."
V
verb
To act as a mistress; to have a romantic relationship with someone while being aware that they are attached to someone else.
Example Sentences
"He chose to mistress a colleague, despite knowing she was in a relationship."
"It is difficult to mistress someone without the risk of causing emotional pain."
"She decided not to mistress anyone again after her previous experiences."