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View synonyms for swindler

swindler

[ swind-ler ]

noun

  1. a person who cheats or defrauds others:

    The swindler Charles Ponzi became infamous for the money scheme that was later named after him.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of swindler1

First recorded in 1765–75; from German Schwindler “irresponsible person, promoter of wildcat schemes, cheat,” derivative of schwindeln “to be dizzy (hence be dizzy-minded, be irresponsible), defraud,” equivalent to schwind- (cognate with Old English swindan “to languish”) + -(e)l- + -er; -le, -er 1( def )
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Example Sentences

And if you held any sympathetic feelings for this greedy, sweaty-jowled, incompetent swindler, then abandon them here.

Meanwhile, a new Instagram account has appeared under Callaway’s name, describing him as a “swindler.”

Donald Trump, because he’s fundamentally corrupt at his core, attracts confidence men, de facto psychopaths, and swindlers into his inner circle.

From Salon

The parcel currently under consideration has a rich history of flamboyant characters and swindlers who began arriving after the turn of the last century, a time when Los Angeles was growing out of its skin.

Decker described a scene straight out of Hollywood, with scoundrels and swindlers on every corner.

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