defraud
[dih-frawd]
- to deprive of a right, money, or property by fraud: Dishonest employees defrauded the firm of millions of dollars.
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Origin of defraud
Synonyms for defraud
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Related Words for defraud
fleece, victimize, rob, dupe, deceive, embezzle, con, circumvent, swindle, pilfer, hoax, clip, stick, do, burn, milk, foil, outwit, shaft, trickExamples from the Web for defraud
Contemporary Examples of defraud
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.
Historical Examples of defraud
To defraud, to cheat, to wrong, had at one time been most abhorrent to her nature.
Otherwise I should defraud the public and ruin my practice at the same time.
The Education of Eric LaneStephen McKenna
She received it as a tribute that was due, and of which none dared to defraud her.
Sir Jasper CarewCharles James Lever
Therefore, Major Kent was quite ready to defraud Doyle if he could.
General John ReganGeorge A. Birmingham
He should have justice, however, if they were trying to defraud him of his rights!
'Firebrand' TrevisonCharles Alden Seltzer
defraud
- (tr) to take away or withhold money, rights, property, etc, from (a person) by fraud; cheat; swindle
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