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dishonest practice

[/dɪsˈɒnɪst ˈpræktɪs/]
nounpl: dishonest practices
prática desonesta
1. A method or conduct that involves deception, fraud, or lack of integrity in business, professional, or personal dealings
The company was accused of dishonest practice in its accounting records.
A empresa foi acusada de prática desonesta em seus registros contábeis.
2. An unethical or fraudulent activity that violates professional standards or legal requirements
Dishonest practices in the real estate market harmed many buyers.
Práticas desonestas no mercado imobiliário prejudicaram muitos compradores.
NYC Slang
shady dealings / con
Synonyms
frauddeceptiondishonestyunethical conductmalpracticecheatingscam
Antonyms
honest practiceintegrityethical conducttransparencyfair dealing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prática desonesta
standard usage
São Paulo
prática desonesta / fraude
common in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
prática desonesta / malandragem
malandragem used colloquially
Portugal
prática desonesta
standard usage, formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

play fast and loose
pull a fast one
under the table
caught red-handed
jogo sujo (Portuguese)
fazer jogo de mão (Portuguese)
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