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shylock Definition and Meaning in English (shylock definition)

noun
Synonyms:loan sharkusurer
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Shylock definition: A derogatory term for a merciless moneylender who charges excessively high interest rates.

Definitions of Shylock

  1. 1noun(derogatory, colloqui)

    A derogatory term for a merciless moneylender who charges excessively high interest rates.

Example Sentences

casual

“He was accused of being a shylock for demanding such high interest on the loan.”

general

“The desperate man fell into the hands of a shylock who exploited his financial situation.”

Synonyms

loan sharkusurer

Antonyms

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Shylock definition: A derogatory term for a merciless moneylender who charges excessively high interest rates.
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