adulteress

/əˈdʌltərəs/
noun
  1. A woman who has sexual relations with someone other than her husband while married.
    • In the novel, the adulteress faces harsh judgment from her community.
    • She was unfairly labeled an adulteress despite having no proof against her.
    • The historical records mention an adulteress who was publicly shamed.
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