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Whore: meaning, definitions and examples

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whore

 

[ hษ”หr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น prostituta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅ‡เคถเฅเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hure

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelacur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฒั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dziwka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅจผๅฉฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prostituรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ prostituta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fahiลŸe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐฝ๋…€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงู‡ุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prostitutka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prostitutka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฆ“ๅฅณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prostitutka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรณrnarlamb

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตะทำฉะบัˆะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒ—แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜ แƒฅแƒแƒšแƒ‘แƒแƒขแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prostitutka

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ prostituta

Word origin

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 '*hลrล', 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.