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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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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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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heist -
A robbery
Putting on their masks and loading their guns, the bank robbers knew the heist was imminent.
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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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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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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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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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blackmail -
The act of demanding money or favors from someone by threatening to reveal damaging information.
When he realized that they were blackmailing him, threatening to reveal secrets of his past, he was scared and didn't know what to do.
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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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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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swindle -
A fraudulent scheme or action
Some people think that the government taxing them is its own sort of swindle.
