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(Entry 1 of 2)
a woman who engages in sexual activities for money
- was caught procuring the services of a prostitute
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verbSynonyms & Antonyms of prostitute (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to lower in character, dignity, or quality
- a serious writer prostituting himself by writing pulp novels for money
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2
to put to a bad or improper use
- urged not to prostitute her musical talents by writing jingles for TV commercials
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The first known use of prostitute was in 1530
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