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flirt (with)

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of flirt (with)

to act so as to make (something) more likely
  • You're flirting with disaster by driving so recklessly.
Synonyms of flirt (with)

ask (for), court, invite, woo
Words Related to flirt (with)

angle (for), fish (for)

hunt, search, seek

provoke, tempt
Phrases Synonymous with flirt (with)

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