propositioned

Asked for intimacy

Propositioned is the past tense of proposition used as a verb, meaning to make a proposal to someone—almost always a sexual one.

To proposition someone is to suggest sex directly: He propositioned her at the bar.

The word carries a transactional or unwelcome connotation, often implying harassment or solicitation rather than mutual flirtation.

business

offer

Proposal to provide

contract · terms · bid · tender · partnership · investment · venture · opportunity · approached · recruited

sexual

solicitation

Seeking to obtain

inappropriate · lewd · suggestive · obscene · improper · indecent · lecherous · sleazy · crude · offensive

romantic

courtship

Seeking another's romantic favor

advance · overture · pursuit · attraction · interest · charm · suitor · admirer · approach · invitation

marriage

engagement

Commitment to wed or attend

commitment · fiancé · fiancée · ring · knee · romantic · accepted · declined · popped · question

Opposites
sexual/romantic solicitation

propositionedrefused

Declined to accept

rejected · rebuffed · turned down · declined · spurned

social appropriateness

propositionedcourted

Sought romantic favor

wooed · romanced · charmed · flattered · complimented

Phrases
Family

proposition, propositions, propositioning, propositional

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13