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Present participle for to decrease the value, character, or quality of
“He was accused of trying to prostitute the high judicial character with which he was invested.”
Present participle for to sacrifice (oneself, one's talents, etc.) in return for profit or some other advantage
“Joseph admitted that he would be more than willing to prostitute himself to the higher-ups to advance his career.”
Present participle for to offer carnal services in exchange for money
“Roxanne, you don't have to put out the red light. Those days are over. You don't have to prostitute yourself out to the night.”
Present participle for to treat someone badly, cruelly or unkindly
Present participle for to administer wrongly or badly
Present participle for to give away (something valuable) for the purpose of gaining something else
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