whore

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa, geralmente mulher, que mantém relações sexuais em troca de dinheiro; também usado de forma pejorativa e ofensiva para uma mulher considerada promíscua.

A noun referring to a person, typically a woman, who engages in sexual activity in exchange for payment.

1. Sex workerB2informal

   A person, typically a woman, who engages in sexual activity in exchange for payment.

   Prostituta

   • The novel tells the story of a young woman forced into becoming a whore.
   • Historically, many cities had designated areas where whores could work.
   • The documentary explored the lives of whores in the 19th century.

   Sinônimoscall girlcourtesanescortharlothookerlady-of-the-nightproprostitutestreetwalkerstrumpettarttrollopworking girl

2. Derogatory termC1informal

   A highly offensive term used to insult a person, especially a woman, implying promiscuity or moral corruption.

   Termo depreciativo

   • He called her a whore during the argument, which was deeply insulting.
   • Using the word 'whore' as an insult is considered extremely offensive.
   • She was unfairly labeled a whore by her jealous rivals.

   Sinônimosharlothookerhussyprostituteskankslagslutstrumpettarttramp

• Verbo que significa manter relações sexuais em troca de dinheiro ou, de forma pejorativa, rebaixar-se para obter vantagem pessoal.

A verb meaning to engage in sexual activity for payment, or (derogatory) to debase oneself for personal gain.

1. Work as a prostituteC2informal

   To engage in sexual activity in exchange for payment.

   Trabalhar como prostituta

   • She was forced to whore on the streets to survive.
   • He whored for years before leaving that life behind.
   • The novel depicts a character who whored to pay off debts.

   Sinônimoshookhustle

2. Have unlawful sex with a prostituteC2informal

   To engage in sexual relations with a prostitute, often implying moral or legal transgression.

   Ter relação sexual com prostituta

   • He was caught whoring in the red-light district.
   • The scandal involved politicians whoring with paid escorts.
   • They whored together during their travels abroad.

3. Compromise oneself for gainC2informal

   To debase or prostitute oneself for money, power, or other advantages.

   Se vender

   • He whored his artistic talent for commercial success.
   • The journalist whored his integrity for a scoop.
   • She refused to whore her principles for a promotion.

   Sinônimoslower oneselfprostitutesell out