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defraud

verb

deprive of by deceit

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
D
Ends with
D
Contains
EF
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

dɪ.ˈfɹɔːd

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. deprive of by deceit

    “He swindled me out of my inheritance”

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Example Sentences

He swindled me out of my inheritance
She defrauded the customers who trusted her

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