prostitute

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Synonyms: restitute, prostitutor, prostitutes, prostitot, rastitute, prostituted, biostitute, presstitute

Antonyms: restitute, prostitutor, prostitutes, prostitot, rastitute, prostituted, biostitute, presstitute

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Adjective

1. {{lb|en|obsolete}} [[debased|Debased]], [[corrupt]]; seeking personal gain by dishonourable means. {{defdate|16th–19th c.}}
2. Taking part in [[promiscuous]] sexual activity, [[licentious]]; {{i|later, chiefly as attributive use of noun}} that is a prostitute. {{defdate|from 16th c.}}
3. {{lb|en|obsolete}} [[exposed|Exposed]], [[subjected]] ({{m|en|to}} something shameful). {{defdate|16th–18th c.}}

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. {{defdate|from 18th c.}}
2. {{rfd-sense|en}} A [[woman]] who has [[sexual intercourse]] or engages in other [[sexual]] activity for [[payment]], especially as a means of livelihood. {{defdate|from 17th c.}}
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. {{defdate|from 17th c.}}

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive|reflexive}} To offer (oneself or someone else) for [[sexual]] [[activity]] in exchange for [[money]]. {{defdate|from 16th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|transitive|derogatory}} To sacrifice (oneself, one's talents etc.) in return for profit or other advantage; to [[exploit]] for base purposes.

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