Definition of Swindle
Swindle
swin·dle
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to use deception or fraud in order to take money or property from someone;
e.g. The shopkeeper tried to swindle them into paying higher prices than the goods were worth.
(verb)
to use lies, trickery, and other immoral/illegal means in order to take money or property;
e.g. He was able to swindle millions of dollars from the charity.
(noun)
a fraud, a scheme that involves using dishonest means in order to obtain money or property;
e.g. Their swindle went unnoticed for months until someone noticed that a large amount of money was missing.
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