shafted
verb (past participle of SHAFT) as in strong fondness
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Example:After months of hard work, he felt he was shafted when his colleague was promoted instead of him.
Definition:To be treated unfairly, especially to be denied a deserved benefit, credit, or share of something.
From be shafted
Example:She got shafted when the company decided to give the bonus to the new guy instead of rewarding the long-time employee.
Definition:To receive unfair treatment, especially losing credit, benefits, or a fair share of something that one is entitled to.
From get shafted
Example:He was shafted by the landlord when the security deposit was not returned.
Definition:To be treated unfairly by; to be wronged by someone.
From be shafted by
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