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swindle Definition and Meaning in English (swindle definition)

verb
Synonyms:defraudcheatcon
Quick Answer • Definition

Swindle definition: To cheat or defraud someone of money or possessions, often through deception and trickery.

Definitions of Swindle

  1. 1verb

    To cheat or defraud someone of money or possessions, often through deception and trickery.

  2. 2noun

    An act of deception, typically involving fraud to obtain money or property illegally from someone.

Example Sentences

casual

“He tried to swindle the old woman out of her life savings.”

business

“The whole business deal turned out to be a complete swindle.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tenseswindled
gerundswindling
agent nounswindler

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

pull a swindleexpression

To commit an act of fraud or deception.

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Swindle definition: To cheat or defraud someone of money or possessions, often through deception and trickery.
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'Swindle' translates to 'swindle' in English. Swindle definition: To cheat or defraud someone of money or possessions, often through deception and trickery.
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