shills in English

noun
1
an accomplice of a hawker, gambler, or swindler who acts as an enthusiastic customer to entice or encourage others.
The carnival shill plays on the behavior of prospective customers in this way.
verb
1
act or work as a shill.
He shilled for the shipping magnate in his bid to lead the Liberals.

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