White-Collar Crime

noun a person who cheats or tricks others by persuading them to believe something that is not true

• The authorities were able to apprehend the notorious con artist who had been scamming people for years.
• I heard that Joe is a real con artist, always trying to pull a fast one on people.
• Watch out for that con artist, he's been known to swindle unsuspecting victims.
• Her ability to manipulate situations and people made her a con artist in the game of politics.

verb to cause to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain

adjective having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain

• The investigation uncovered evidence of corrupt practices within the company.
• I heard that the mayor is involved in some corrupt dealings.
• The whole system is so corrupt, it's ridiculous.
• Power has a way of corrupting even the most well-intentioned individuals.

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, and forming the main part of the predicate of a sentence

• The act of corrupting public officials is a serious crime that undermines the integrity of government institutions.
• I heard that company is known for corrupting their employees with unethical business practices.
• Don't let that negative influence corrupt your mind.
• The toxic environment was corrupting her soul, slowly eroding her sense of self-worth.

noun Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery

adjective Corrupt (having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain)

• The government is cracking down on corruption within its ranks.
• Everyone knows there's corruption going on in that company.
• That politician is as corrupt as they come.
• Corruption is like a cancer that eats away at society.

noun A person who seeks to profit from government tenders through corrupt or unethical means

• The government is cracking down on corrupt tenderpreneurs who exploit the system for personal gain.
• I heard that John is a tenderpreneur who always manages to win government contracts.
• Don't trust those tenderpreneurs, they're only in it for themselves.
• The tenderpreneur was like a wolf in sheep's clothing, manipulating the system for their own benefit.