sleaze

UK
/sliːz/
US
/sliz/

Translations

sleazenoun
sleazes
pl
The politician was involved in a sleaze scandal.
Политик был вовлечен в скандал с грязью.
The movie was criticized for its sleaze and lack of substance.
Фильм был раскритикован за разврат и отсутствие содержания.
sleazeverb
sleazed
Past Simple
sleazed
Past Participle
sleazing
Gerund
UK
/sliːz/
US
/sliz/
He tried to sleaze his way into the manager's good graces.
Он пытался подлизаться к менеджеру, чтобы заслужить его расположение.
sleazeadjective
UK
/sliːz/
US
/sliz/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., “sleaze allegations”) to denote connection with immoral or sordid behaviour

Definitions

sleazenoun
Immoral, sordid, or corrupt behavior or activities, especially in politics or business.
The scandal exposed the sleaze that had been going on behind the scenes in the company.
A person who is considered to be morally corrupt or disreputable.
He was known as a sleaze in the industry, always cutting corners and engaging in shady deals.
sleazeverb
To behave in a dishonest or disreputable manner.
He tried to sleaze his way into the exclusive club by lying about his connections.
sleazeadjective
Relating to or characterized by sleaze; involving immoral or sordid behaviour.
The press ran a sleaze story about the minister’s private life.