shyster

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In response he created Saul Goodman in an act of frustration and shame, to act out his shameless impulses, let his shyster flag fly freely and without guilt, to get away with unscrupulous acts.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2020

Although denounced as “a shyster and scoundrel” who stole horses and rigs from trusting men and absconded with cash and jewelry from besotted women, George was installed as Emma’s manager and agent.

From New York Times • Oct. 25, 2019

Steyn charged: “And it turns out he's not a heroic presidential speaking truth to power a guy, he's just a flimflam shyster who steals from his clients.”

From Fox News • Apr. 30, 2019

Gilligan himself confirmed as much with Breaking Bad prequel Better Call Saul, in which affable Jimmy McGill follows a similar trajectory to Walt, as he morally morphs into the shyster lawyer Saul Goodman.

From The Guardian • Jan. 13, 2018

Why, you're a pretty fair shyster, yourself, Red," said Douglass humorously; "that idea didn't occur to me.

From The Song of the Wolf by Mayer, Frank