# whoring

/wˈɔːɹɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/whoring
Updated: 2026-10-19

## Definition

to have sex with people for money, or to give up your values just to get money or attention.

For teachers: to engage in sexual activity in exchange for payment; by extension, to compromise principles or talent for material gain or attention.

## Examples

- They accuse him of whoring himself for fame.
- The article accused the politician of whoring his influence to lobbyists for campaign donations.
- Critics argued that the once-independent magazine was whoring its editorial standards to advertisers, trading credibility for revenue.

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