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whoredom

/ˈhɔː.dəm/

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noun

/ˈhɔː.dəm/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее существительное, обозначающее практику вступления в половую связь за плату или, в более широком смысле, аморальное или развратное поведение.

An archaic noun referring to the practice of engaging in sexual activity in exchange for payment, or more broadly to immoral or corrupt behavior.

uncountable

  1. ProstitutionC1formal

    The practice of engaging in sexual activity in exchange for payment.

    ruПроституция

    • The law criminalizes whoredom in many jurisdictions.
    • Historical records show that whoredom was common in port cities.
    • She was forced into whoredom against her will.

    Synonymsharlotryprostitution

Forms
  • whoredoms plural form
  • whoredoms' possessive plural form
  • whoredom's possessive singular form