prostitute

165 synonyms and 4 antonyms for prostitute, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A person who has sex with others in exchange for money.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

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Antonyms

convertite Magdalene Magdalen nonprostitute

Etymology

From Latin prōstitūtus, past participle of prōstituō, literally "to set up publicly for sale" — from prō ("before, forth") plus statuō ("to set up.")

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