Synonyms for

Shill

Verb / ʃɪl / Another word for shill — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to promote or advertise something in a deceitful or fraudulent way

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. The politician was accused of using paid shills to support his campaign.
  2. The company's marketing team hired influencers to shill their new product on Instagram.
  3. Don't be a shill for that company just because they're paying you.
  4. The company used a shill to bid on their own items at the auction.
  5. The celebrity was criticized for shilling a weight loss tea on her social media.

Quotes

  • A shill is someone who promotes something or someone for reasons other than genuine enthusiasm. - Ben Yagoda
  • I'm not a shill for the Republican Party. - Rush Limbaugh
  • Be wary of shills for the pharmaceutical industry who claim that all vaccines are inherently safe. - Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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