dubious tactic

Frequency: 6.34.8 per million words

a method that is probably not honest or legal

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Examples (10)

  • The politician was accused of employing a dubious tactic to win votes.
  • Many considered their aggressive marketing campaign a dubious tactic to gain market share.
  • Resorting to a dubious tactic often backfires in the long run.
  • She warned him not to use such a dubious tactic to get ahead.
  • The team's victory was tainted by the revelation of a dubious tactic during the final match.
  • The defense lawyer's last-minute appeal was seen as a dubious tactic to delay the verdict.
  • He refused to employ any dubious tactic, preferring to win fairly.
  • Such a dubious tactic might work once, but it won't earn respect.
  • If they continue with this dubious tactic, they will lose public trust.
  • Was that a dubious tactic, or just clever negotiation?