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Dishonest (Adjective)

Capable of being corrupted; "corruptible judges"; "dishonest politicians"; "a purchasable senator"; "a venal police officer".

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The investigation revealed a trail of corrupt transactions linked to the dishonest business executive.
His critics labeled him a dishonest politician who only served the interests of his wealthy donors.
She had no faith in the legal system due to the reputation of the dishonest judges in her community.
After a lengthy trial, the jury delivered a guilty verdict, deeming the police officer to be dishonest in his handling of the evidence.
Some critics accused the newspaper of featuring dishonest reporting on sensitive issues.

Deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive.

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The company's dishonest business practices led to a major scandal and financial losses for many investors.
He was accused of being dishonest in his dealings with clients, and his reputation suffered as a result.
The politician's dishonest campaign promises were exposed by the media, leading to widespread outrage.
The dishonest salesman convinced the elderly woman to buy a timeshare that was not worth the investment.
The company's dishonest accounting practices were discovered during an audit, leading to a major overhaul of the financial department.