White-Collar Crime Terms

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noun a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or unethical methods

adjective relating to or characteristic of a shyster

  • The lawyer was accused of being a shyster for overcharging his clients.
  • I wouldn't trust that guy, he's a total shyster.
  • Watch out for that shyster, he's always looking to pull a fast one.
  • The politician was called a shyster for his dishonest tactics in the election.