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| bribe |
If someone gives a bribe to someone, they give that person money to get them to do something that they want. And what they want is something dishonest or illegal. Usually, it is people like politicians, police officers, trial witnesses, and judges who are most frequently offered bribes. Of course, that does not mean that they accept bribes. Offering someone a bribe is against the law, and accepting a bribe is also against the law. [1/3 definitions] |
| cheat |
a person who acts in a dishonest way in order to gain something. [3 definitions] |
| corrupt |
to cause to become dishonest or wicked. [1/4 definitions] |
| decent |
A decent person is a good human being. They may have some small faults, but they are not cruel, unfair, or dishonest. A decent person is someone that other people can respect. [1/3 definitions] |
| dishonest |
If someone is dishonest, they lie or cheat, or they steal from other people. |
| insincere |
showing false or dishonest feelings or opinions; hypocritical. |
| loot |
goods taken by stealing or other dishonest means. [1/4 definitions] |
| racket1 |
dishonest activities by a group of people whose aim is to cheat others of their money. [1/2 definitions] |
| rascal |
a dishonest person; scoundrel. [1/2 definitions] |
| rogue |
a person who is dishonest or mean. [1/3 definitions] |
| slippery |
not to be trusted; dishonest. [1/3 definitions] |
| sly |
If someone is sly, they are smart, but you can't trust them. They usually find some dishonest or sneaky way of doing things they want to do. |
| snake |
Sometimes we call a very bad person a "snake." Someone who is a snake is dishonest and hurts other people by cheating them or lying to them. [1/3 definitions] |
| sneak |
a person who is cowardly, dishonest, or sly; someone who is not worthy of being trusted. [1/3 definitions] |
| underhand |
secret and sneaky; in a dishonest way. [1/3 definitions] |
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