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Shyster (Noun)

Meaning

A person (especially a lawyer or politician) who uses unscrupulous or unethical methods.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The local politician was known for being a shyster who would stop at nothing to win an election and further his own interests.
  • Many people viewed the lawyer as a shyster who preyed on vulnerable clients by charging them exorbitant fees.
  • He was a shyster businessman who had a reputation for exploiting his employees and engaging in shady business practices.
  • The small town was plagued by a shyster real estate developer who bought up properties at low prices and then resold them for huge profits.
  • After losing a case, the client began to suspect that her lawyer was a shyster who had been more interested in lining his own pockets than in representing her fairly.

Synonyms

  • Pettifogger

Hypernyms

  • Offender
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