Flirting
Flirting noun - Playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest.
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Play with and flirting are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Play with" instead a verb "Flirting".
Play with
Play with verb - To handle thoughtlessly, ignorantly, or mischievously.
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- He gets bonus points for initially flirting with Merui solely to play with and emotionally string her along, only to admit developing genuine feelings for her when she confronts him about this.
Source: Ladykiller in Love
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Play with and Flirting. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/flirting/play_with
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