PoliticsAugust 19, 2026

propositioned

prop-uh-ZISH-und

Definition

To have made an inappropriate or unwelcome suggestion to someone, typically regarding sexual activity.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'propositio' (a setting forth or proposal), the term entered English in the 14th century. Over time, it evolved from a neutral sense of 'proposing' into a specific sense of soliciting someone for sex.

In the news

In the article, the term describes how the defendant made an unwanted sexual advance toward a woman at a store, which led to the argument and subsequent shooting.

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