verb
- making an offer or suggestion to someone, especially one of a sexual or romantic nature
Usage: present participle of 'proposition'; often implies an unwelcome or inappropriate advance
noun
- the act of making a proposal or suggestion, particularly one of a sexual or romantic nature
Usage: gerund form of 'proposition'
Examples
- She was uncomfortable after he started propositioning her at the office party.
- The propositioning of employees by management is against company policy.
- He was fired for propositioning a coworker.
- The detective was undercover, and the suspect began propositioning her.
- Propositioning strangers on the street is considered harassment in most places.