Consumer Rights Vocabulary

noun a punitive ban that forbids relations with certain groups, cooperation with a policy, or the handling of goods

• The group decided to boycott the company due to their unethical business practices.
• Let's boycott that store because their customer service is terrible.
• I'm totally down to boycott that place, they always rip people off.
• She decided to boycott negativity from her life and focus on positive energy instead.

noun the act of producing fake or unauthorized copies of something, typically money or goods

• Counterfeiting is a serious crime that involves the unauthorized reproduction of goods.
• Selling fake designer bags is just another form of counterfeiting.
• I heard he got busted for running a counterfeit operation out of his garage.
• His smile was like a counterfeit coin, shiny on the outside but fake on the inside.

verb to deceive or cheat someone for personal gain

• The businessman was found guilty of attempting to defraud investors with false financial statements.
• I can't believe he tried to defraud his own friends out of money like that.
• She was caught trying to pull a fast one and defraud the company.
• His actions seemed to defraud the very essence of trust and honesty in the organization.

adjective excessive in price or amount; exorbitant

• The price of the new luxury car was extortionate compared to similar models on the market.
• I can't believe how extortionate the prices are at that fancy restaurant.
• The cost of those sneakers is totally extortionate, I could never afford them.
• His demands for a raise were so extortionate, it felt like he was holding my paycheck hostage.

noun The small or hard-to-read text in a contract or agreement that often contains important details or conditions

• It is important to carefully read and understand the fine print before signing any contract.
• Make sure you don't miss anything in the fine print when you sign the agreement.
• Always be sure to check out the fine print so you don't get screwed over.
• In life, it's crucial to pay attention to the fine print to avoid any unexpected consequences.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate manner, time, place, or degree

• The chemicals in the cleaning solution can harmfully affect your skin if not used properly.
• Eating too much junk food can harmfully impact your health in the long run.
• Gossiping about others can harmfully damage your relationships with them.
• His harsh words harmfully pierced her heart, leaving a lasting emotional scar.

adjective Injurious is an adjective that describes something causing harm or damage.

• The doctor explained that the medication could have injurious side effects.
• Using that old ladder is injurious to your safety.
• Eating junk food all the time is seriously injurious to your health.
• Spreading rumors can be injurious to someone's reputation.

noun a fine or penalty imposed as punishment for wrongdoing

verb to defraud or swindle

• The judge decided to mulct the defendant for damages caused by their negligence.
• The officer mulcted me for speeding on the highway.
• The scammer tried to mulct money from unsuspecting victims.
• The con artist's smooth talk was designed to mulct trust from his targets.

noun poke

preposition in

• The customer was disappointed when he realized he had bought a pig in a poke.
• I can't believe I fell for that deal, it was a total pig in a poke.
• That new restaurant looked promising but turned out to be a pig in a poke.
• She thought she was getting a good deal on the car, but it turned out to be a pig in a poke.

noun a dishonest scheme or fraud

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• The company was found guilty of running a scam to defraud investors.
• I can't believe I fell for that online shopping scam.
• Don't trust those guys, they're running a total scam.
• Her smile was like a scam, hiding the true intentions underneath.

adjective involving or practicing usury, which is the illegal action or practice of lending money at unreasonably high rates of interest

• The bank was accused of charging usurious interest rates on their loans.
• I can't believe how usurious the fees are for this credit card.
• These payday lenders are so usurious, they'll bleed you dry.
• The cost of living in that city is usurious, it's impossible to afford anything.

verb to justify or necessitate

adjective justified or authorized

• The manufacturer's warranty warranted free repairs for up to one year.
• I think a refund is warranted in this situation.
• That movie was so bad, a refund is definitely warranted.
• His reckless behavior warranted a stern warning from his boss.

adjective relating to or characterized by the preoccupation with the buying of consumer goods

• The rise of consumerist culture has led to an increase in materialistic values.
• She's always shopping, such a consumerist!
• Stop being so consumerist, it's not all about buying stuff.
• His consumerist tendencies are like a bottomless pit, never satisfied with what he has.

noun a term used to describe the higher prices that are often charged for products and services marketed towards women compared to similar products marketed towards men

• The pink tax refers to the phenomenon where products marketed towards women are priced higher than similar products marketed towards men.
• I hate the pink tax - why do women have to pay more for the same products as men?
• It's so unfair that women have to deal with the pink tax on everyday items.
• The pink tax is like a hidden fee that women have to pay just for being women.

noun A buyers club is a group or organization formed to collectively purchase goods or services in order to get discounts or better deals.

• The buyers club was established to provide exclusive discounts to its members.
• Hey, have you heard about the buyers club? You can get some great deals there.
• I'm part of this cool buyers club that hooks me up with all the latest gadgets.
• Being part of the buyers club gives you access to a whole new world of shopping opportunities.

noun a deceptive marketing practice in which a customer is lured in by an attractive offer only to be presented with a less desirable offer or product

conjunction used to connect the two deceptive actions of baiting and switching

• The company was accused of using a bait-and-switch tactic to lure customers in with false promises.
• I can't believe they pulled a bait-and-switch on us like that.
• That store is known for their bait-and-switch scams.
• Her offer seemed genuine at first, but it turned out to be a bait-and-switch in the end.

noun a device used to cheat emissions tests in vehicles

• The company was fined for installing a defeat device in their vehicles to cheat emissions tests.
• The car manufacturer got caught using a defeat device to pass emissions tests.
• They thought they could get away with using a defeat device, but they were caught red-handed.
• Trying to use a defeat device to manipulate the system is like trying to cheat in a game with no consequences.

noun A person or organization that advocates for the rights and interests of consumers

• The consumer champion fought for fair pricing and quality standards in the industry.
• The consumer champion always knows where to find the best deals.
• That guy is a total consumer champion, he knows all the tricks to save money.
• She was like a consumer champion, always looking out for the best interests of her friends and family.