Answer: associating

AnswerCrossword Clue
ASSOCIATINGHobnobber's activity
associatingMeet or have dealings with someone commonly regarded with disapproval
associatingBe involved with
associatingASSOCIATE, to join, connect
associatingConnect (something) with something else because they occur together or one produces another
associatingConnect (someone or something) with something else in one's mind
associatingAllow oneself to be connected with or seen to be supportive of