Whore: meaning, definitions and examples
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whore
[ hษหr ]
derogatory term
A whore is a derogatory term used to describe a woman who engages in sexual activities for payment. It can also refer to someone perceived as promiscuous or who exploits their sexuality for personal gain. The word is often used in a pejorative manner and can carry significant stigma.
Synonyms
call girl, harlot, prostitute, sex worker.
Examples of usage
- He called her a whore after she left the club with someone.
- The media often portrays her as a whore due to her lifestyle choices.
- She felt offended when someone referred to her as a whore for dating multiple people.
- In historical contexts, some women were labeled as whores for simply being independent.
Translations
Translations of the word "whore" in other languages:
๐ต๐น prostituta
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเฅเคถเฅเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Hure
๐ฎ๐ฉ pelacur
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะฒัั
๐ต๐ฑ dziwka
๐ฏ๐ต ๅจผๅฉฆ
๐ซ๐ท prostituรฉe
๐ช๐ธ prostituta
๐น๐ท fahiลe
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐฝ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุงูุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ prostitutka
๐ธ๐ฐ prostitutka
๐จ๐ณ ๅฆๅฅณ
๐ธ๐ฎ prostitutka
๐ฎ๐ธ fรณrnarlamb
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะตะทำฉะบัะต
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแแแ แฅแแแแแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ prostitutka
๐ฒ๐ฝ prostituta
Etymology
The word 'whore' has its origins in Old English 'hwore', which is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as 'huore' in Old High German and 'hor' in Old Norse. Its etymology is linked to the Proto-Germanic term '*hลrล', which refers to illicit sexual activity. Historically, the term has often been used to demean and dehumanize women who were involved in sex work or those who exhibited sexual autonomy. Its connotations have shifted over time but it has typically retained a negative and disparaging tone. The usage of 'whore' in modern society continues to reflect societal attitudes towards sexuality, gender, and morality. As such, it is often considered a slur, and its use can contribute to the stigmatization of sex work and affect perceptions of women's rights and sexual agency.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #15,120, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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