swindle
Meaning(s)
1. to obtain money dishonestly by deceiving or cheating sb
Popularity
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Professional
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Social
How to Memorize
the scam/scheme was a swindle
Analysis
To 'swindle' is a verb meaning to deceive or commit fraud in order to gain money or property. Similar in meaning to 'defraud' or to 'cheat'. This is an informal expression.
Social Examples (Advance)
- The court was told that the defendant tried to swindle many people out of their life savings.
- The con man swindled the property developers out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
- When all his money disappeared from his account, he realised the whole thing had been a swindle.
Professional Examples (Basic)
- The court heard how his pyramid scheme was used to swindle people out of their income.
- I don't believe in advertising on TV. I think it's a swindle compared to other avenues.