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embezzle - To secretly take money that is in your care or that belongs to an organization or business you work for

The accountant was convincted of having embezzled money from the company, people were surprised that he had been doing it for 10 years before it was discovered.

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smuggle - To move goods illegally into or out of a country

The border guards were always on the lookout for people trying to smuggle guns into the country.

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plunder - The violent and dishonest acquisition of property

The pirate's eyes grew wide at the sight of his newly acquired plunder of gold coins and jewels.

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decoy - An object made to resemble something else, to lure someone into a trap.

The spies set up a decoy vehicle, that looked the same as their own car, to mislead their pursuers.

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devious - Showing a skillful use of dishonest tactics to achieve goals.

It took a while for the District Attorney to realize that the politician was using devious methods to hide the fact that he was taking bribes.

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leech - A person who extorts profit from or sponges on others

Joan loved Barry, but because he never worked and just played video games all day, she was concerned that he was just a leech and didn't really love her in return.

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shortchange - To intentionally or unintentionally deprive someone of what they deserve or expect.

The store shortchanged me when it gave me a coat that was not nearly as nice as the damaged one I had returned.

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fraud - Intentional deception for personal or financial gain.

Monty was sentenced to 10 years in jail for tax fraud when the tax man discovered that he had undeclared assets.

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flagrant - The way an action or situation is negative in an open and obvious way

The politician came right out and asked for a bribe in a flagrant violation of the law.

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sham - A thing that is not what it is purported to be

To the naked eye, a counterfeit handbag looks like the real thing, instead of a poorly made sham that it really is.

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crook - A person who is dishonest or a criminal

The crook was caught red-handed by the police as he left the house he had just robbed.

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deception - The act of hiding the truth, especially to get an advantage

One of the most dangerous deceptions on the web is where adults chat and pretend to be friends with boys and girls.