as in lawyer
chiefly US, informal
a person who is dishonest especially in politics or in the practice of law
—often used before another noun
a shyster lawyer
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Noun
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Johnson, a constitutional lawyer, backed up the administration.
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Walton had found his calling in the courts and lawyers, then as now, often dabbled in politics.
Noun
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There are many reasons why, said Matthew Billips, an Atlanta anti-discrimination and civil rights plaintiffs’ attorney.
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There was no plan, no standoff between gang rivals, no battle for pride and respect at 10th and K streets, Mtula Payton’s attorney told jurors Wednesday.
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For nearly three years now, I’ve been fascinated by the performance art of this blustering pettifogger.
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“Shyster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shyster. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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