Prostituting Meaning in English

word · lemma: prostitute

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Definition

To engage in sexual activity for money as a job. Sometimes used figuratively to mean using your skills or talents only for money, not for genuine purpose.

Usage & Nuances

Very formal or strong; often considered taboo or offensive. Literal use refers to sex work, but it is also used figuratively ('prostituting your talent'). Avoid in casual conversation unless discussing the topic directly or using metaphorically; be aware of strong negative tone.

• Spanish: prostituirse - prostituir
• Portuguese (BR): prostituir-se - prostituir
• Portuguese (PT): prostituir-se - prostituir
• Chinese (Simplified): 卖淫 - 出卖自己
• Chinese (Traditional): 賣淫 - 出賣自己
• Hindi: वेश्या वृत्ति करना - अपने आप को बेचना
• Arabic: يمارس البغاء - يبيع نفسه
• Bengali: বেশ্যাবৃত্তি করা - নিজের মর্যাদা বিসর্জন দেওয়া (রূপক অর্থে)
• Russian: заниматься проституцией - продавать свои принципы (переносное значение)
• Japanese: 売春する - （比喩的に）自分の才能や信念を金のために売る
• Vietnamese: làm gái mại dâm - bán rẻ (năng lực, giá trị) để đổi lấy tiền (nghĩa bóng)
• Korean: 매춘하다 - (비유적으로) 자신의 재능이나 신념을 돈을 위해 팔다
• Turkish: fuhuş yapmak - yeteneklerini satmak (mecazi anlamda)
• Urdu: جسم فروشی کرنا - اپنے اصول بیچنا (تمثیلی طور پر)
• Indonesian: melacurkan diri - menjual (bakat/nilai) demi uang (makna kiasan)

Example Sentences

She is prostituting herself to earn money.

basic

Some people criticize him for prostituting his art.

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I don't support prostituting one's values for fame.

basic

He admitted to prostituting himself during hard times.

natural

Musicians are tired of prostituting their talent just to pay the bills.

natural

Stop prostituting your principles just to fit in with that group.

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