Shark
/ˈʃɑːrk/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who exploits others aggressively, especially in financial or legal contexts.
The loan shark charged exorbitant interest rates.
- (v.) To engage in predatory or aggressive behavior, often to cheat or take advantage of others.
He was caught sharking unsuspecting victims in the marketplace.
Forms
- sharking
- sharke
- sharked
- sharks
See also
Commentary
‘Shark’ often implies unethical or predatory behavior; use context carefully to specify the type of exploitation.
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