Synonyms for

Defrauding

Verb / dɪˈfrɔ:dɪŋ / Another word for defrauding — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to illegally take money or property from someone

Synonyms & similar words

bunco hornswoggle scam con diddle defraud nobble victimize mulct rook gip gyp shortchange swindle goldbrick cheating swindling deceiving tricking duping fooling hoodwinking misleading robbing stealing embezzling plundering looting skimming fleecing bilking scamming bamboozling gulling flimflamming

Example sentences

  1. The company was accused of defrauding its investors.
  2. She was caught defrauding her employer.
  3. The salesman was defrauding his customers by selling fake products.
  4. The politician was accused of defrauding the government.
  5. He was sentenced to prison for defrauding his clients.

Quotes

  • 'The only way to make a man trustworthy is to trust him.' - Henry L. Stimson
  • 'The trust of the innocent is the liar's most useful tool.' - Stephen King
  • 'Trust is the glue of life. It's the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It's the foundational principle that holds all relationships.' - Stephen Covey

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