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Meaning of the word weasel in English

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weasel

US /ˈwiː.zəl/
UK /ˈwiː.zəl/
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Noun

1.

a small, slender carnivorous mammal with a long tail and reddish-brown fur, noted for its cunning and stealth

Example:
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The farmer set traps to catch the weasel that was preying on his chickens.
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The small weasel darted across the road and disappeared into the bushes.
Synonym:
stoatermine
2.

a deceitful or treacherous person

Example:
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He's a real weasel, always trying to trick people out of their money.
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Don't trust him; he's a known weasel.
Synonym:
deceivertricksterscoundrelsnakerat

Verb

1.

to equivocate or avoid a direct answer

Example:
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Stop weaseling out of your responsibilities and face the consequences.
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He tried to weasel his way out of the difficult conversation.
Synonym:
evadedodgefudgeprevaricateequivocate
2.

to manipulate or trick someone into doing something

Example:
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She tried to weasel a confession out of him.
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He managed to weasel his way into the exclusive club.
Synonym:
manipulatetrickcoaxfinaglewangle
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