defraud
to deprive of a right, money, or property by fraud: Dishonest employees defrauded the firm of millions of dollars.
Origin of defraud
1Other words for defraud
Other words from defraud
- de·frau·da·tion [dee-fraw-dey-shuhn], /ˌdi frɔˈdeɪ ʃən/, de·fraud·ment, noun
- de·fraud·er, noun
- un·de·fraud·ed, adjective
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How to use defraud in a sentence
After all, if a broker defrauds sophisticated investors, it might also defraud unsophisticated investors.
To be frank, I seriously doubt if Madoff set out, with malice aforethought, to defraud anyone.
The intention to hinder, delay or defraud creditors is a question of fact to be ascertained by proper judicial inquiry.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesAnother act of bankruptcy is to convey, transfer, conceal or remove property with the intention to defraud creditors.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesNext morning, Jones again attempted 408 to defraud Sancho of his corn.
The tide-waiter who boarded her was forcibly detained, and an attempt was made to defraud the revenue by a false declaration.
The Political History of England - Vol. X. | William HuntHe has written letters to honorable physicians making dishonest and insulting propositions to deceive and defraud the public.
British Dictionary definitions for defraud
/ (dɪˈfrɔːd) /
(tr) to take away or withhold money, rights, property, etc, from (a person) by fraud; cheat; swindle
Derived forms of defraud
- defraudation (ˌdiːfrɔːˈdeɪʃən) or defraudment, noun
- defrauder, noun
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