Swindle
/ˈswɪndəl/
Definitions
- (v.) To obtain money or property by fraud or deception.
He swindled the elderly woman out of her savings.
- (n.) An act or scheme to cheat someone out of money or property.
The con artist’s swindle was uncovered by the authorities.
Forms
- swindled
- swindling
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Commentary
Often used in contexts involving deceptive financial transactions; precise language helps clarify the nature of the fraud.
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