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de·fraud
 defraud
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- pronunciation:
- dih
frawd
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
defrauds, defrauding, defrauded |
| definition: |
to deprive of something by wrongful and usu. unlawful deception; cheat; swindle.
- similar words:
- bilk, burn, cheat, deceive, gyp, humbug, rip off, swindle
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| related words: |
clip, double-cross, dupe, hoax, misappropriate, rogue, short, skin, stiff, trick |
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| derivation: |
defrauder (n.) |
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