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A person who engages in carnal activity for payment
“Some things I will not do. I could never be a prostitute.”
A person who engages in a demeaning or dishonorable activity for money or personal gain
“Joseph admitted that he would be more than willing to be a prostitute to the higher-ups to advance his career.”
To decrease the value, character, or quality of
“He was accused of trying to prostitute the high judicial character with which he was invested.”
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.”
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.”
To treat someone badly, cruelly or unkindly
To administer wrongly or badly
To give away (something valuable) for the purpose of gaining something else
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