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. — pne
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. — Ooneykcall
deEs war ein komplizierter Plan mit dem Ziel, die rechtmäßigen Erben zu betrügen. — Yorwba
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