prostitute

UK /ˈpɹɒstɪˌtjuːt/ US /ˈpɹɑstɪˌtu(ː)t/
adj 3noun 3verb 2

Definitions

adj

1

Debased, corrupt; seeking personal gain by dishonourable means.

[H]e speaks a languages that merits not reply, and which can only excite contempt for his prostitute principles, or pity for his ignorance.

2

Taking part in promiscuous sexual activity, licentious; (later, chiefly as attributive use of noun) that is a prostitute.

They rightly say that attacks against prostitute women are common and that it's only when five are murdered in one place that it starts to provoke debate.

3

Exposed, subjected (to something shameful).

As a matter of ease, exposed and prostitute to every Mother-wit, and to be attained without any great care or study.

noun

1

Any person (especially a woman) who has sexual intercourse or engages in other sexual activity for payment, especially as a means of livelihood.

2

A woman who has sexual intercourse or engages in other sexual activity for payment, especially as a means of livelihood.

Unfortunately, there is to my knowledge no visual evidence for the dress of the Roman prostitute, but the literary sources present us with a range of prostitute clothing (from rich accoutrements all the way down to nothing), […]

3

A person who does, or offers to do, a demeaning or dishonourable activity for money or personal gain; someone who acts in a dishonourable way for personal advantage.

Madonna would do anything for money, you know, she's a total prostitute. And I've got nothing against prostitutes.

verb

1

To offer (oneself or someone else) for sexual activity in exchange for money.

Do not prostitute thy daughter.

2

To sacrifice (oneself, one's talents etc.) in return for profit or other advantage; to exploit for base purposes.

[T]heſe, their rights / In the vile ſtreets they proſtitute to ſale; / Their ancient rights, their dignities, their laws, / Their native glorious freedom.

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