verb
- past tense of consort; to associate or keep company with someone, especially someone of questionable character
Usage: often used with ‘with’
Examples
- He consorted with known criminals during his youth.
- The politician was criticized for having consorted with corrupt businessmen.
- She consorted with artists and writers in the bohemian quarter.
- The prince consorted with commoners against his family’s wishes.
- They consorted together in secret meetings.
- He was accused of having consorted with enemy agents.