Meaning & use
shyster
A person, often a lawyer, who uses dishonest or unethical methods to gain an advantage.
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He hired a shyster who promised to win the case through legal loopholes.
The town was full of shysters eager to cheat unsuspecting newcomers.
A note on using this word
Shyster is a disparaging, informal term, historically applied most often to unscrupulous lawyers, and can cause offense.
Words with a similar meaning
crookswindler
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