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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collusion -
Secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others
The secretive group gathered in an act of collusion to influence the presidential election.
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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.
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unrepentant -
Showing no regret, shame, or apology for having done things that were wrong.
Even after serving 10 years in jail for shooting another motorist in an act of road rage, Joe was unrepentant when he was released from jail.
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smokescreen -
A distraction or false front used to mislead or deceive others.
The flashy website and ad campaign turned out to be a smokescreen so people would be distracted from paying attention to the company's declining sales.
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hoax -
A humorous or malicious deception
Despite evidence that says otherwise, some people still believe the moon landing was a hoax.
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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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heist -
A robbery
Putting on their masks and loading their guns, the bank robbers knew the heist was imminent.
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charade -
An act or event that is clearly false
Bill told Samantha that he wanted to get married, but she suspected that he didn't mean it, and that the dating was just a charade.
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sleazy -
(of a person or situation) sordid, corrupt, or immoral
The sleazy car salesman kept trying to sell Ned on unnecessary upgrades.
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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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plunder -
Steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder
Seeing his chance, the pirate plundered as many gold coins as he could find on the wrecked ship.
