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whore
/hɔː/
This word is considered highly offensive and vulgar in almost all modern contexts. It is primarily used as a derogatory slur to shame or insult people, especially women. When used as a verb (e.g., "whore oneself out"), it often carries a metaphorical meaning. In this sense, it describes someone who sacrifices their integrity, values, or artistic standards for money or power.
💬Trò chuyện
Stop trying to whore out our IP for these cheap contracts.
I'm just trying to leverage our synergy for quick wins.
Ý nghĩa
A person, typically a woman, who engages in sexual activity for payment.
"The historical records described the women of the district as whores."
A derogatory term used to describe someone perceived as promiscuous or morally loose.
"She was unfairly branded a whore by her classmates after the breakup."
To sell one's body or services for money; often used metaphorically to describe compromising one's principles for profit.
"He felt he had to whore himself out to the corporate machine to get a promotion."
To engage in prostitution.
"The novel depicts characters who whore in the streets of old London."