Today there are even commercials in which real scientists, some of considerable distinction, shill for corporations. They teach that scientists too will lie for money. As Tom Paine warned, inuring us to lies lays the groundwork for many other evils.
to promote or endorse in return for payment, especially dishonestly
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to pro·mote or en·dorse in re·turn for payment, es·pe·cial·ly dis·hon·est·ly