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Vocabulary Entry
sleaze
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A state of being sleazy; immoral or unethical behavior, especially in business or personal dealings.
Example Sentences
"The politician was criticized for his sleaze and questionable ethics."
"She was tired of the constant sleaze in the entertainment industry."
"His reputation was tarnished by the sleaze surrounding his business practices."
V
verb
To act in a sleazy or disreputable manner.
Example Sentences
"He tends to sleaze around town, looking for quick money."
"They sleazed out of paying their debts, leaving others in the lurch."
"She accused him of sleazing his way into the conversation without any real contribution."
A
adjective
Characterized by or resembling sleaze; dirty, disreputable, or morally questionable.
Example Sentences
"The sleaze hotel was known for its shady dealings."
"His sleaze behavior put everyone in an uncomfortable position."
"She avoided that sleaze restaurant due to its poor reputation."