prostituting

Meanings

• verb

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

  - "She was forced into prostituting herself to survive."
  - "Many people are shocked to learn that some prostitutes have degrees."
  - "Prostituting is illegal in this country."

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Synonyms

pimp , sell one's body , turn tricks , sell out

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with prostituting
prostitute , respite , recite , typewriter

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Variants

List of all variants of prostituting that leads to same result
prostitute , prostituted , prostitutes , prostituting , prostitutor , prostitutors

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

prostituted, prostituting oneself, prostitution

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Latin prostituere 'set apart for sale', from pro 'for' + statuere 'to set up'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The oldest known brothel was discovered in Greece, dating back to 2000 BC.

2. In ancient Rome, prostitutes were required to wear a distinctive sign, called a 'pomerium', to identify themselves.

3. Prostituting is the oldest known profession, with evidence dating back to ancient civilizations.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sex work: The term used to describe the occupation of prostituting, emphasizing the labor and agency involved.

2. Sex industry: The broader economic and social system in which prostituting takes place, including brothels, pimps, and sex tourism.

3. Sex trafficking: The forced or coerced prostituting of individuals, often across international borders, which is a form of human trafficking.

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Culture

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Prostituting has been a topic of controversy and debate throughout history, with some viewing it as a necessary evil, while others see it as a violation of human dignity. It has been portrayed in literature, art, and music, with works such as Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment' and Madonna's song 'Like a Virgin' exploring the complexities of the profession.

How to Memorize "prostituting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person engaging in sexual activity with a client in a private room, exchanging money for services.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'selling' and imagine someone selling a sexual service.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'People Offering Sexual Services Under The Table' to help remember the meaning of prostituting.

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