as in love affair
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Recent Examples of criminal conversation
Brenay Kennard, a lifestyle content creator with nearly 3 million followers on TikTok, is at the center of a civil lawsuit that has made national headlines, in which she is accused of criminal conversation and alienation of affection.
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Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
12 Nov. 2025
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criminal conversation
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The movie follows the life of feisty belle Scarlett O'Hara (Vivien Leigh), from growing up on a plantation to her love affairs, including with roguish Rhett Butler (Clark Gable).
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Lawrence love affair continues Saturday night’s tie means Austria will play Spain in the Round of 32, while Algeria takes on Switzerland.
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The love story is one now cemented in the history books of pop culture and romance.
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Did the woman who has spent a career immersed in romance with all of its joys and sorrows really exchange vows in what's essentially her workplace?
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But can this love story survive the Jackson ranch's shady dealings?
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Keep up with the arts, keep up with the love, and share a plate of food with your neighbor.
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“Criminal conversation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criminal%20conversation. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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