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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extortion -
The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.
The mafia would go to a store, and say "We will make sure your store doesn't burn down if you give us money every month", in an obvious act of extortion.
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leech -
To habitually exploit or rely on
The loan shark would leech off of Frank's desperation with absurdly high interest rates.
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swindle -
A fraudulent scheme or action
Some people think that the government taxing them is its own sort of swindle.
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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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filch -
To pilfer or steal (something, especially a thing of small value) in a casual way
In some states, filching something as small as a pack of gum can lead to being arrested.
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huckster -
A person who sells things of questionable value
At the county fair, the huckster was selling tickets to a concert that had been cancelled. .
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finagle -
To get something in an indirect or dishonest way.
Brad didn't have a ticket to the sold-out rock concert, but he figured he could finagle his way in somehow.
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swindle -
Use deception to deprive (someone) of money or possessions
Criminals have recently been swindling people by pretending to be IRS agents and demanding money.
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pilfer -
To steal, especially in small quantities
People were outraged when they discovered that one of the congregants had been pilfering change from the charity boxes.
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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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counterfeit -
Made in exact imitation of something valuable or important with the intention to deceive or defraud.
Bill thought he got a bargain for an expensive watch on the street, until he found out that it was a counterfeit.
