Prostitute
noun
A person who has sex with others for money.
She became a prostitute to survive on the streets.
Often appears as...
- become a prostitute
- hire a prostitute
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Disapproving
verb
To use something valuable or important in a way that does not show respect, often to get money.
She was accused of prostituting her talent by writing commercials.
Often appears as...
- prostituting one's talent
- prostituting oneself
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A person who has sex with others for money.
She became a prostitute to survive on the streets.
Often appears as...
- become a prostitute
- hire a prostitute
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To use something valuable or important in a way that does not show respect, often to get money.
She was accused of prostituting her talent by writing commercials.
Often appears as...
- prostituting one's talent
- prostituting oneself
Usage tips
Disapproving
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Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The word 'prostitute' can carry a negative social stigma and be offensive.
It’s better to say 'sex worker' to avoid the negative connotation of 'prostitute'.
Pro Tip 2/3Legality Issues
The legality of prostitution varies by country, affecting the word's use and context.
In some places, being a prostitute is illegal, but in others, it's regulated.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Neutral
'Prostitute' does not imply any particular gender, despite common stereotypes.
Male, female, and transgender individuals can all be prostitutes.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The word 'prostitute' can carry a negative social stigma and be offensive.
It’s better to say 'sex worker' to avoid the negative connotation of 'prostitute'.
Pro Tip 2/3Legality Issues
The legality of prostitution varies by country, affecting the word's use and context.
In some places, being a prostitute is illegal, but in others, it's regulated.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Neutral
'Prostitute' does not imply any particular gender, despite common stereotypes.
Male, female, and transgender individuals can all be prostitutes.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The word 'prostitute' can carry a negative social stigma and be offensive.
It’s better to say 'sex worker' to avoid the negative connotation of 'prostitute'.
Pro Tip 2/3Legality Issues
The legality of prostitution varies by country, affecting the word's use and context.
In some places, being a prostitute is illegal, but in others, it's regulated.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Neutral
'Prostitute' does not imply any particular gender, despite common stereotypes.
Male, female, and transgender individuals can all be prostitutes.
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How judges can show...
And the good thing about respect is that it's contagious. People see you being respectful to other folks and they impute that respect to themselves. You see, that's what the transgender prostitute was telling me. I'm judging you just as much as you think you may be judging me. Now, I am not telling you what I think,
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Searching for the...
so that makes this prime snow leopard territory the prostitute still isn't making any promises this is a bright day and this time of the day i have a feeling that snow leopards would be sitting somewhere in in the deep crevices in this ridge and must be just resting the
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Who was the world's...
the divinely chaotic energy that gives spark to the universe. Inanna delighted in all forms of sexual expression and was considered so powerful that she transcended gender boundaries, as did her earthly attendants, who could be prostitutes, eunuchs or cross-dressers.
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How the worst moments in...
in which people I was encouraged to call doctors prescribed what I was encouraged to call exercises with women I was encouraged to call surrogates, who were not exactly prostitutes but who were also not exactly anything else.
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Japan Geishas PIPE National...
courtesans mistresses of seduction or something more elusive whatever a Geisha is it's more than a role it's an all-encompassing way of life though it's true that some early geishas were prostitutes the profession actually
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What I learned at...
God you know in LA it's probably going to be children have their prostitutes meet them in their car so they can have sex on their way to work but then I got an idea that maybe this is a way for
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The beauty of human skin...
when I took my cousin to school, I was usually taken for the nanny. By helping in the kitchen at a friend's party, people thought I was the maid. I was even treated like a prostitute
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Real Life Geishas PIPE...
is it's more than a role it's an all-encompassing way of life though it's true that some early geishas were prostitutes the profession actually
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Trapped in Prostitution...
just a mile away one prostitute works the internet from the comfort of her bedroom the website is really helpful
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Jeffrey Brown: How we...
I've learned some of my most important life lessons from drug dealers and gang members and prostitutes,
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How judges can show...
And the good thing about respect is that it's contagious. People see you being respectful to other folks and they impute that respect to themselves. You see, that's what the transgender prostitute was telling me. I'm judging you just as much as you think you may be judging me. Now, I am not telling you what I think,
Video examples
Searching for the...
so that makes this prime snow leopard territory the prostitute still isn't making any promises this is a bright day and this time of the day i have a feeling that snow leopards would be sitting somewhere in in the deep crevices in this ridge and must be just resting the
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Who was the world's...
the divinely chaotic energy that gives spark to the universe. Inanna delighted in all forms of sexual expression and was considered so powerful that she transcended gender boundaries, as did her earthly attendants, who could be prostitutes, eunuchs or cross-dressers.
Video examples
How the worst moments in...
in which people I was encouraged to call doctors prescribed what I was encouraged to call exercises with women I was encouraged to call surrogates, who were not exactly prostitutes but who were also not exactly anything else.
Video examples
Japan Geishas PIPE National...
courtesans mistresses of seduction or something more elusive whatever a Geisha is it's more than a role it's an all-encompassing way of life though it's true that some early geishas were prostitutes the profession actually
Video examples
What I learned at...
God you know in LA it's probably going to be children have their prostitutes meet them in their car so they can have sex on their way to work but then I got an idea that maybe this is a way for
Video examples
The beauty of human skin...
when I took my cousin to school, I was usually taken for the nanny. By helping in the kitchen at a friend's party, people thought I was the maid. I was even treated like a prostitute
Video examples
Real Life Geishas PIPE...
is it's more than a role it's an all-encompassing way of life though it's true that some early geishas were prostitutes the profession actually
Video examples
Trapped in Prostitution...
just a mile away one prostitute works the internet from the comfort of her bedroom the website is really helpful
Video examples
Jeffrey Brown: How we...
I've learned some of my most important life lessons from drug dealers and gang members and prostitutes,
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Parker Posey
American Actress
There are all these scripts where the women, if they're working, are prostitutes and lawyers with an angry streak who'll kill you. It's a reaction to women leaving their men and men being angry about it and saying it on some subconscious level.
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Emmanuelle Beart
French Actress
My looks haven't prevented me from playing prostitutes or people broken by life. But when they need a token blonde with big breasts, that's OK, too. It's part of the game.
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Christine Keeler
English Model
Even a criminal has the right to a new life, but they made sure I did not have that. They just didn't stop calling me a prostitute for ever and ever and ever and ever.
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George Duke
American Musician
At the same time, I definitely want to expand my fan base but not at the expense of prostituting my music or heart.
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Stanley Kubrick
American Director
The great nations have always acted like gangsters, and the small nations like prostitutes.
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Klaus Kinski
German Actor
I sell myself for the highest price. Exactly like a prostitute. There is no difference.
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Snoop Dogg
American Rapper
Britney would make a better prostitute than Christina. She's thicker.
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Paul O'Grady
English Comedian
I dress up as a middle-aged prostitute and do a game show.
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Jonathan Davis
American Musician
The music industry can make you feel like a prostitute.
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Freddie Mercury
British Singer
I'm just a musical prostitute, my dear.
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Parker Posey
American Actress
There are all these scripts where the women, if they're working, are prostitutes and lawyers with an angry streak who'll kill you. It's a reaction to women leaving their men and men being angry about it and saying it on some subconscious level.
Quote examples
Emmanuelle Beart
French Actress
My looks haven't prevented me from playing prostitutes or people broken by life. But when they need a token blonde with big breasts, that's OK, too. It's part of the game.
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Christine Keeler
English Model
Even a criminal has the right to a new life, but they made sure I did not have that. They just didn't stop calling me a prostitute for ever and ever and ever and ever.
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George Duke
American Musician
At the same time, I definitely want to expand my fan base but not at the expense of prostituting my music or heart.
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Stanley Kubrick
American Director
The great nations have always acted like gangsters, and the small nations like prostitutes.
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Klaus Kinski
German Actor
I sell myself for the highest price. Exactly like a prostitute. There is no difference.
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Snoop Dogg
American Rapper
Britney would make a better prostitute than Christina. She's thicker.
Quote examples
Paul O'Grady
English Comedian
I dress up as a middle-aged prostitute and do a game show.
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Jonathan Davis
American Musician
The music industry can make you feel like a prostitute.
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Freddie Mercury
British Singer
I'm just a musical prostitute, my dear.
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