Academic Integrity Words

noun a swindle or cheat

verb to swindle or deceive

• The committee was accused of trying to chouse the public out of their rightful benefits.
• I can't believe he tried to chouse his way out of paying for dinner.
• She's always trying to chouse her way into getting free stuff.
• The tricky salesman managed to chouse his customers into buying unnecessary upgrades.

noun a strict or sudden enforcement of rules or laws

verb to take strong action to stop a particular type of behavior

• The government has decided to crack down on tax evasion in order to increase revenue.
• The school principal is cracking down on students who break the dress code.
• The boss is really cracking down on employees who are always late to work.
• It's time for us to crack down on our bad habits and start living a healthier lifestyle.

noun the action of withdrawing or taking back something that was said or done

• The scientist issued a retraction of their previous research findings.
• The newspaper had to print a retraction for their incorrect article.
• She had to do a retraction on her statement because it was totally wrong.
• Sometimes it's better to make a retraction and admit you were wrong than to continue spreading misinformation.

adjective not permitted or allowed; prohibited

• Engaging in insider trading is impermissible and can result in severe legal consequences.
• You can't cheat on the exam, it's impermissible!
• Dude, that's totally not cool, it's impermissible.
• Breaking her trust would be impermissible, like shattering fragile glass.