Bandit -
A robber or outlaw, especially one who is part of a group and operates in remote or wild areas.
The sheriff put up many wanted posters, because he was determined to catch the bandit who had robbed several businnesses and banks in town.
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delude -
To mislead someone into believing something that is not true
The cult's leader deluded his followers into believing he knew the path to Heaven, but it was really the path to Hell.
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fink -
An unpleasant or contemptible person
Randall was the fink of the office who everyone tried to avoid.
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corrupt -
Having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain
Voters are upset with their corrupt politicians who only care about enriching themselves.
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hoodwink -
Deceive or trick (someone)
The con man surveyed the crowd in order to find someone to hoodwink.
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loot -
To steal goods from (a place), typically during a war or riot
After the hurricane had destroyed the town, its desperate residents looted stores for basic supplies.
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debase -
To reduce the quality or value of something
When the government added copper to the gold coins, it debased the value of the coins.
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bilk -
To take money from someone by cheating or tricking them.
The con men in the big city are always looking for naive out-of-towners in order to bilk them of the money they took with them for their big trip to the big town.
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Deceive -
To mislead or trick someone, especially for personal gain.
Don’t try to deceive me — I know what really happened.
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shirk -
Avoid or neglect (a duty or responsibility)
Employees who shirk their duties result in unhappy customers and lower profits.
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guise -
A deceptive appearance that is intended to deceive
Using the guise of helping older women, the thief was initially friendly and then robbed them.
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dupe -
Deceive; trick
Edwin knew his agent wanted to dupe him by having him sign a bad contract.
