liaison
[ lee-ey-zawn, lee-uh-zon, -zuhn or, often, ley-; lee-ey-zuhn, -zon; French lye-zawn ]
an adulterous relationship; or a kind of illicit sexual relationship
USE 1
Rumors of a secret liaison between the two co-stars emerged after they were spotted together on multiple occasions outside of work.
USE 2
The novel revolved around a secret liaison that threatened to unravel both their lives.
USE 3
Gossip spread quickly through the town about the mayor’s rumored liaison with his assistant.
