prostitution
/ˌprɑstəˈtuʃən/
noun
- The practice or business of engaging in sexual activity for payment.
- She studied the economic factors that drive people into prostitution.
- The documentary explored the history of prostitution in the city.
- Prostitution is illegal in many parts of the world.
- The use of one's talents or abilities in a way that is considered unworthy or degrading, especially for money.
- The artist's move to advertising was seen as a prostitution of his talent.
- Many critics viewed the film as a prostitution of the original novel.
- He accused the company of the prostitution of science for profit.