whore

/hoʊər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person, especially a woman, who engages in prostitution.

“The police arrested the woman for soliciting as a prostitute, but many argue she was just a desperate whore.”

2. noun

a woman, especially one considered to be immoral or promiscuous.

“The socialite was criticized for her reputation as a high-class whore, but she maintained she was a victim of circumstance.”

3. noun

a woman who engages in promiscuous or immoral behavior, often in a non-sexual context.

“The politician’s opponent accused him of being a whore for accepting bribes and favors from wealthy donors.”

4. verb

to prostitute oneself, often in exchange for money or other favors.

“She claimed to be forced into whoring by her pimp, but the evidence suggested she was complicit in the arrangement.”

5. verb

to engage in promiscuous or immoral behavior, often in a non-sexual context.

“The politician was accused of whoring for votes by accepting large donations from special interest groups.”

6. verb

to indulge in something excessively or habitually.

“He’s whoring for attention on social media by posting provocative pictures.”

Synonyms

  • harlot
  • prostitute
  • strumpet

Antonyms

  • modesty
  • virtue