Sharks
/ˈʃɑːrks/
Definitions
- (n.) Individuals or entities using aggressive or unethical tactics to exploit others, such as loan sharks or tax sharks.
The company was accused of being loan sharks, charging exorbitant interest rates to vulnerable clients.
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In legal contexts, 'sharks' often refers metaphorically to predatory actors rather than the animal; usages vary by area (e.g., finance, tax law).
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