defraud
To obtain money or property from by fraudTo obtain money or property from (a person) by fraud; to swindle.
» She defrauded me of my property.
Sie hat mich um meinen Besitz betrogen.
Meaning
2 senses(transitive)To obtain money or property from (a person) by fraud; to swindle.
betrügen, erschwindeln
обма́ныватьobmányvatʹ, обману́тьobmanútʹ, моше́нничатьmošénničatʹ
(archaic)To deprive.
deprive of by deceit
Examples
10 sentencesShe defrauded me of my property.
deSie hat mich um meinen Besitz betrogen.
This penny-stock scam defrauded thousands of investors.
It was an intricate scheme to defraud the rightful heirs.
ruЭто был изощрённый план по обманному лишению законных наследников наследства.
deEs war ein komplizierter Plan mit dem Ziel, die rechtmäßigen Erben zu betrügen.
She is defrauding France.
Tom defrauded several old people.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English defrauden, from Old French defrauder, from de- + frauder.From Middle English defrauden, from Old French defrauder, from de- + frauder.
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Forms
defrauds, defrauding, defrauded, defraudedSynonyms
12 synonymsWord family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle