shill

• Существительное, обозначающее человека, который выступает в роли восторженного или якобы независимого сторонника чего-либо (часто товара или исполнителя), чтобы побудить других к участию или покупке, обычно не раскрывая свою оплачиваемую или рекламную роль.

A noun referring to a person who acts as an enthusiastic or seemingly independent supporter of something, often a product or performer, in order to encourage others to participate or buy, typically without disclosing their paid or promotional role.

1. Decoy or accompliceB2informal

   A person who pretends to be a genuine customer or enthusiast to attract others, often in a sales or gambling context.

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   • The auction used a shill to drive up the bidding price.
   • He was accused of being a shill for the new product launch.
   • The casino employed shills to make the tables look busier.

   Synonymsaccomplicedecoyplantstooge

• Глагол, означающий действовать в качестве промоутера или сообщника, часто обманным или мошенническим способом, особенно притворяясь восторженным покупателем или сторонником.

A verb meaning to act as a promoter or accomplice, often in a deceptive or fraudulent manner, especially by pretending to be an enthusiastic customer or supporter.

1. Act as a shillC1informal

   To act as a decoy or accomplice, especially by pretending to be a genuine customer or enthusiast to promote a product, service, or idea deceptively.

   Рекламировать обманным путём

   • He was paid to shill for the new energy drink at the event.
   • The company hired actors to shill their products in online forums.
   • She was accused of shilling for the political candidate on social media.