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pros·ti·tute
 prostitute
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- pronunciation:
- pra
stih
tut
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
one who earns money by engaging in sexual relations with others for a fee.
- synonyms:
- bawd, gigolo, harlot, hooker, trollop, whore
- similar words:
- call girl, courtesan, hussy, madam, slut, streetwalker, strumpet, tart, tramp, wench
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| definition 2: |
one who uses his or her abilities, reputation, or the like for unworthy purposes, usu. in exchange for money.
- synonyms:
- hack, whore
- similar words:
- hack, hireling, Judas, mercenary
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| related words: |
mercenary, tart, tramp |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
prostitutes, prostituting, prostituted |
| definition 1: |
to offer the sexual services of (oneself or another) for money.
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| definition 2: |
to sell or use (oneself, one's abilities, or the like) for an unworthy purpose.
- similar words:
- corrupt, debase, demean, lower, misuse, profane, sell
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| related words: |
profane |
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