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Advantage Something that is favorable or beneficial to a person or group. ■ "I may not be the smartest guy in the room, but I always have the advantage of knowing when to shut up."
arming To put oneself in a position of advantage or readiness for conflict. ■ "The politician was arming for the upcoming election by making lots of promises to the voters."
bluffing To pretend to know something when you actually don't, in order to avoid looking foolish or to gain an advantage. ■ "I'm bluffing about knowing the answer to this question," said John, as he hastily flipped through his notes.
bonehead A person who is so stupid or foolish as to be easily taken advantage of. ■ John was such a bonehead for falling for the scam artist's scheme.
bribery The act of giving or receiving something of value in exchange for a favor or advantage. ■ John offered to pay the judge $10,000 to get out of a speeding ticket. That's just the definition of bribery.
Bribing To offer or give something of value in order to gain an advantage, especially in a corrupt or illegal way. ■ "I had to bribe the customs officer with some cash to get my package through without inspection."
cagey adjective Characterized by a cautious or suspicious nature; wary of being taken advantage of. ■ Don't be too cagey with me, I know you have the information I need!
Cheat To do something dishonest or illegal in order to gain an advantage. ■ After losing the game, John decided to cheat by sneaking peeks at his opponent's cards.
chumps A foolish, easily deceived person who is often taken advantage of. ■ "The chump fell for the old 'you won a free trip to Hawaii' scam and spent all his savings on a plane ticket he never received."
Compete To engage in a contest or game with another person or group, typically in order to win or gain an advantage. ■ John and Sarah are competing to see who can eat the most tacos in one hour.
compiling The act of collecting information about a person or thing in order to gain an advantage over them. ■ John started compiling information on his competitors, and soon he was able to outsmart them all!
conning The art of deception or trickery, often used to gain an advantage in a situation. ■ "I was conning my way out of the traffic ticket by pretending to be lost and not knowing the speed limit."
conniving Acting in a sly, deceitful or unscrupulous manner to gain an advantage. ■ "The politician was known for conniving with big business to secure lucrative contracts for his campaign.
Deceit The practice of telling lies or using falsehoods to gain an advantage over others. ■ "John's deceitful behavior was revealed when he lied about finishing his project on time."
Discounts The act of being cheap, stingy or frugal. Someone who always takes advantage of discounts. ■ John is such a "discounts" person that he never pays full price for anything!
Dove A slang term for "stupid" or "naive". Often used to describe someone who is easily fooled or taken advantage of. ■ "Don't be such a dove, you need to learn how to negotiate."
Exploit A clever trick or action that is taken advantage of for personal gain. ■ "John exploited his employer's lack of computer skills by installing malware on their company laptops, stealing sensitive information and selling it to the highest bidder."
exploitation the act of taking advantage of someone or something for personal gain, often by using force or coercion. ■ "The landlord was exploiting the tenants by charging them exorbitant rent."
exploited Adjective used to describe someone or something that is being taken advantage of in a cruel or unethical way. ■ The company exploited the workers by making them work long hours with low pay and no benefits.
forgave To pretend to have forgotten something, but actually remember it perfectly and use it to your advantage. ■ "I forgot your birthday," said John. "But I also remembered that you really hate chocolate cake."
gouged To be charged an exorbitant price for something, usually by taking advantage of a situation or someone's lack of knowledge. ■ "I had to pay $500 for a haircut at that salon. They totally gouged me!"
Gullible adjective, Characterized by an excessively trusting nature, often leading to being taken advantage of. ■ "John's friend always takes him for granted because he's so gullible."
leverage The art of using something to your advantage, especially by taking calculated risks or making clever alliances. ■ "I used my charm to leverage a better job offer from the boss."
lewis A person who is extremely foolish, naive, or easily taken advantage of. ■ "Why did you give your password to the lewis? They're known for being easy targets."
lis A person who is incredibly stupid or naive. ■ "I can't believe my friend fell for that lis's joke. He's so easy to take advantage of."
Loopholes Narrow openings or gaps in something that are used to escape through or gain an advantage. ■ "I found a loophole in the company's policies that allowed me to take an extra day off every week!"
manipulation The art of using someone or something for your own benefit, often by deception or trickery. ■ "He manipulated the situation to his advantage by lying and cheating."
manipulator A person who skillfully or deceptively manipulates people, situations or events to their own advantage. ■ "I'm not a manipulator, I just have a way with words."
mistreated Treating someone badly or unfairly, often by taking advantage of them. ■ "The boss mistreated his employees by not giving them raises and making them do all the work themselves."
ninny A person who is foolish, naive, or easily taken advantage of. ■ "I can't believe my friend fell for that scam. He's such a ninny."
Perks A special advantage or benefit, often given to employees of a company. ■ "I love my job because it comes with great perks like free coffee and massages on-site!"
phonies a person who pretends to be someone they are not, often in order to gain an advantage or deceive others. ■ The politician was a complete phony, constantly changing his stance on important issues to appease different voter demographics.
Railroading The act of taking advantage of someone or something, often in a deceptive or manipulative way. ■ John started railroading his co-workers by stealing their ideas and presenting them as his own at meetings.
rubes A person who is naive or simple-minded, often to the point of being easily taken advantage of. ■ "That rube fell for the old scam artists trick of overcharging him for a used car."
scouted to have discovered and investigated something in order to gain an advantage over others. ■ "John scouted the competitor's website and found a major vulnerability that he used to hack into their system."
Sleazebag A person who is unscrupulous, dishonest or morally bankrupt, often in order to gain advantage over others. ■ "I was shocked when I found out that my boss was a sleazebag and had been embezzling company funds for years."
Suckers A person or thing that is foolish, naive, or easily taken advantage of. ■ "I can't believe I fell for that scam. Those suckers must have been blinded by greed!"
Sycophant A person who fawns excessively over a superior or influential person in order to gain favor or advantage. ■ "The CEO's sycophant always makes sure to praise her every decision, even the most questionable ones."
unfairly In an unjust or dishonest manner, typically by taking advantage of someone's weakness or lack of knowledge. ■ He unfairly took credit for the group project and got all the praise.
vantage A position or advantage from which one can see or reach something. ■ When I'm at my vantage point, I can see the entire city.
acorn A small, hard-shelled nut that grows on an oak tree. It is often used as a slang term for someone who is foolish or naive. ■ "I can't believe you fell for that acorn's scam! Don't be so easily taken advantage of."
actin The art of pretending to be someone or something you are not, in order to gain an advantage or deceive others. ■ "I'm actually a spy from the government, but I act like a normal person so I can gather information on your activities."
blacking The act of pretending to be black or dark-skinned in order to gain sympathy or advantage. ■ "I'm blacking for the role of Martin Luther King Jr. in the new biopic, but I can assure you that my blacking skills are top-notch."
blessing A very funny word that means a favor or advantage, especially one received unexpectedly or undeservedly. ■ My best friend accidentally gave me the blessing of being able to use his phone for free when he forgot I didn't have credit on my own phone. It was like a gift from the gods!
Captive A person or thing that is under the control or influence of someone else, typically because they have been forced to become a prisoner or have been taken advantage of. ■ After being kidnapped by the notorious bandit, the victim was held captive for ransom. However, the clever escape artist managed to break free and made his way back home.
countenance The expression or appearance of someone who is showing an outward sign of something they do not truly feel, in order to avoid conflict or gain advantage. ■ "Despite his obvious contempt for her ideas, he wore a placid countenance during the meeting in order to avoid rocking the boat."
counterfeiting The act of pretending to be someone or something you are not, in order to gain advantage or deceive others. ■ John started counterfeiting his boss's signature on expense reports so he could go out for fancy dinners without getting caught.
daisies A small, delicate flower with white or yellow petals and a yellow center. Daisies are often associated with innocence and happiness. ■ "I love daisies because they remind me of childhood and the joy of simple pleasures.", A group of people who share a common interest or hobby. Daisies are often used to describe a group of friends or a club. ■ "I joined the daisies last year and it's been a great way to meet new people who share my love for hiking.", A person who is easily influenced or swayed by others. Daisies are often used to describe someone who is naive or gullible. ■ "I don't like to be a daisy and get taken advantage of."
Deposition A formal process of removing or depositing something in a particular location. ■ After the bank accidentally deposited $5,000 into my account by mistake, I decided to take advantage of the situation and use it as an opportunity to buy a new laptop. I went down to the bank and demanded a deposition of the funds.
fraud A person who cheats others in order to gain advantage or benefit. ■ "I found out my boss was committing fraud by charging the company for expensive meals and hotel stays. He even had the audacity to expense a trip to the moon!