boodler

/ˈbuːdələr/

Definitions

1. noun

A politician who steals or embezzles funds from their constituents, especially in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

“The scandal involving the local politician was dubbed a ‘boodling’ scheme due to the sheer extent of the financial theft.”

Synonyms

  • embezzler
  • thief

Antonyms

  • honest politician
  • law-abiding citizen