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| arm-twisting |
(informal) the use of unrelenting or unethical pressure in an effort to persuade someone to do something. |
| dirty tricks |
(informal) unethical or illegal acts, esp. against a political opponent, designed to disrupt or undermine the opponent's activities, as during a campaign. [2 definitions] |
| double dipping |
the practice, often regarded as unethical, of receiving benefits such as salary, pension, or other compensation from two organizations simultaneously. |
| grab |
to occupy or take possession of by illegal or unethical means. [2/7 definitions] |
| hanky-panky |
(informal) devious, unethical, or illegal conduct. [1/2 definitions] |
| henchman |
a loyal follower and helper, esp. of someone engaged in unethical or criminal plots or deeds. |
| injustice |
a specific act or condition that is illegal, unfair, or unethical. [1/2 definitions] |
| malpractice |
improper professional conduct due to incompetence, negligence, or unethical methods, esp. such conduct leading to injury or loss by a medical patient or a client of a lawyer. |
| malversation |
improper, unethical, or illegal behavior by persons in office, esp. public office. |
| piracy |
the illegal or unethical copying or use of another's writing, music, ideas, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| shyster |
a person, usu. a lawyer, who uses underhanded, unethical methods. |
| wildcat |
characterized by highly speculative, unsound, unofficial, or unethical business methods. [1/6 definitions] |
| wrong |
conduct that is unethical, immoral, or incorrect. [1/13 definitions] |
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