prostitute

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of PROSTITUTE

to lower in character, dignity, or quality <a serious writer prostituting himself by writing pulp novels for money>

Synonyms abase, bastardize, canker, cheapen, corrupt, debauch, degrade, demean, demoralize, deprave, deteriorate, lessen, pervert, poison, profane, prostitute, subvert, vitiate, warp

Near Antonyms dignify, exalt, honor; ameliorate, amend, better, enhance, enrich, improve, meliorate, perfect; clarify, clean, cleanse, purify, refine, restore; respect

Antonyms elevate, ennoble, uplift

to put to a bad or improper use <urged not to prostitute her musical talents by writing jingles for TV commercials>

Synonyms abuse, misemploy, misuse, pervert, profane, prostitute

Related Words degrade, twist; mismanage; corrupt, debase, desecrate

Near Antonyms apply, employ, use, utilize; respect

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