Workplace Ethics

noun a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically made without proof

• The police are currently investigating the allegation of fraud against the company.
• I heard about the allegation that he cheated on the exam.
• I can't believe the allegation that she stole my phone!
• The allegation of corruption cast a dark shadow over the politician's reputation.

noun A person who performs duties or tasks for another person or a group of people with loyalty, dedication, and reliability.

• The faithful servant diligently carried out his duties without fail.
• The faithful servant always has our back, no matter what.
• That faithful servant is the real MVP around here.
• The old oak tree stood tall and strong, a faithful servant to the forest.

noun a slang term for playing truant or skipping school or work

• The student was caught playing hooky from school yesterday.
• Let's play hooky and go to the beach instead of work.
• I can't believe he's pulling a hooky again, what a slacker.
• Her excuse for missing the meeting sounded like a hooky to me.

verb to pretend or exaggerate illness or incapacity in order to avoid duty or work

• The employee was suspected of malingering to avoid work responsibilities.
• I think he's just malingering to get out of doing his chores.
• She's always malingerin' whenever there's a tough task to do.
• The dark clouds seemed to malinger in the sky, delaying the arrival of the sunny weather.

noun a person who pretends to be ill or incapacitated in order to avoid work or duty

• The doctor suspected the patient of being a malingerer due to inconsistent symptoms.
• I think he's just a malingerer trying to get out of work.
• Don't believe her excuses, she's just a malingerer.
• His habit of procrastination made him a malingerer of his own success.

noun an act of retaliation

• The country warned of potential reprisals if the trade agreement was violated.
• She was afraid of reprisals from her boss if she made a mistake.
• I wouldn't mess with him if I were you, he's known for his brutal reprisals.
• His cold shoulder was a silent reprisal for her betrayal.

noun a slang term used to describe an action or behavior that is rude, inconsiderate, or unfair

• His decision to sabotage the project at the last minute was a truly dick move.
• I can't believe he pulled that dick move on you like that.
• What a total dick move, dude.
• Her betrayal felt like a dagger in the heart, a real dick move.

noun a person who tries to gain favor by flattering someone in authority

adjective describing someone who engages in the act of brownnosing

• The manager was displeased with the brownnoser who constantly tried to gain favor by flattering them.
• I can't stand that brownnoser in the office who is always sucking up to the boss.
• That brownnoser is such a kiss-ass, always trying to get on the boss's good side.
• The brownnoser's constant flattery was like a bad smell that wouldn't go away.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• In the absence of the cat, the mice will engage in recreational activities.
• When the cat's away, the mice will play around.
• When the cat's not looking, the mice will party.
• When there is no authority figure present, people will take advantage of the situation.

noun a sickie - a day off work taken due to feigned illness

verb pull - to take or fake a day off work by pretending to be sick

• I strongly advise against pulling a sickie as it can have serious consequences.
• I heard Sarah is going to pull a sickie tomorrow to go shopping.
• Don't be surprised if Mark decides to pull a sickie on Friday.
• Sometimes we all need to 'pull a sickie' from our responsibilities and take a mental health day.

noun a charge or claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal

adjective accusatory

• The accusation of fraud led to a thorough investigation by the authorities.
• She made a false accusation against her coworker, causing tension in the office.
• I can't believe the accusation he made against me, it's totally bogus.
• The accusation hung over her like a dark cloud, affecting her reputation.