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sleaze

/sliːz/

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noun

Schmutz, Verdorbenheit

Low moral standards.

Examples :

"The politician's campaign was riddled with sleaze, raising questions about his moral character. "

Die Kampagne des Politikers war voller Schmutz, was Fragen nach seinem moralischen Charakter aufwarf.

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noun

Schlucker, Dreckskerl

A person of low moral standards.

Examples :

"The new student's sleaze was evident in his constant attempts to cheat on tests. "

Der Schlucker des neuen Schülers zeigte sich in seinen ständigen Versuchen, bei Tests zu betrügen.

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noun

Schmierlapp, Widerling

A man who is sexually aggressive or forward with women to the point of causing disgust.

Examples :

"The school's reputation suffered when rumors spread about the new teacher's sleaze. "

Der Ruf der Schule litt, als Gerüchte über den Schmierlapp des neuen Lehrers kursierten.

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noun

Schmutz, Abschaum

Sleazy material

Examples :

"a tabloid newspaper full of sleaze"

eine Boulevardzeitung voller Schmutz

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verb

Schäbig handeln

To act or progress in a sleazy manner.

Examples :

"He sleazed his way over to the women at the bar."

Er handelte sich zu den Frauen an der Bar.

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verb

Verleumden, anschwärzen

Examples :

"The politician tried to sleaze his opponent by spreading false rumors about their past. "

Der Politiker versuchte, seinen Gegner zu verleumden, indem er falsche Gerüchte über dessen Vergangenheit verbreitete.

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