Shell game
Shell game noun - An instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value.
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Sellout and shell game are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sellout" instead a noun phrase "Shell game".
Sellout
Sellout noun - The act or fact of violating the trust or confidence of another.
Shell game and sellout are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Shell game" instead a noun "Sellout".
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- sham and shell game
- sham and sellout
- deception and shell game
- deception and sellout
- sell and shell game
- sell and sellout
- fake and shell game
- fake and sellout
- conspiracy and shell game
- conspiracy and sellout
- artifice and shell game
- artifice and sellout
- double-dealing and shell game
- double-dealing and sellout
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