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Vocabulary Entry
shill
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A person who promotes or endorses something, often for personal gain, without disclosing their connection.
Example Sentences
"The website was filled with shills trying to boost the product's reputation."
"As a shill, he was paid to create exaggerated reviews."
"Some critics accused the influencer of being a shill for the brand."
V
verb
To promote or endorse something in a deceptive manner, often for personal gain.
Example Sentences
"The company was found to shill its products through fake testimonials."
"He was accused of shilling for the competing restaurant."
"They would shill every new gadget in their online videos."