harlot

The word “harlot” has 2 syllables: har-lot

It's pronounced as /ˈhɑr.lət/

What is synonym and antonym for harlot?

In the thesaurus, “harlot” has 16 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for harlot along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for harlot

call girl
concubine
courtesan
fallen woman
floozy
hooker
hussy
lady of the evening
loose woman
nymphomaniac
painted woman
slut
streetwalker
strumpet
tramp
whore

Antonyms for harlot

chaste woman
lady
matron
nun
virgin
wife

Meanings of harlot

noun
1. A female prostitute.
2. A female who is considered promiscuous.
3. A churl; a common man; a person, male or female, of low birth.
4. A person given to low conduct; a rogue; a cheat; a rascal.
verb
1. To play the harlot; to practice lewdness.
adjective
1. (now uncommon) Wanton; lewd; low; base.

Example Sentences

In the medieval tale, the woman was unfairly labeled a harlot by the townspeople.
The old novel uses the word harlot to reflect the attitudes of its historical setting.
The playwright portrayed the harlot as a complex character rather than a stereotype.
Historians note that the term harlot was often used as an insult in earlier centuries.
Modern readers may find the word harlot outdated and offensive because of its negative connotations.

On this page you'll find 22 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to harlot, such as: call girl, chaste woman, concubine, courtesan, fallen woman, floozy, hooker.

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