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Meaning of Defraud
The primary meaning of the word "defraud" is to cheat or swindle someone out of something, especially money.
Etymology of Defraud
The word "defraud" comes from the Latin words "de" meaning "from" or "away" and "fraudare" meaning "to cheat"
It originated in the 15th century and has been used in the English language since then to describe the act of cheating or swindling someone
Synonyms
cheat
deceive
swindle
trick
dupe
hoodwink
bamboozle
defraud
fleece
rip off
con
scam
embezzle
pilfer
misappropriate
siphon
abscond
embezzle
misrepresent
fabricate
falsify
counterfeit
fake
forge
doctor
alter
manipulate
distort
pervert
corrupt
exploit
take advantage of
victimize
prey on
hoodwink
gulled
cozen
beguile
Definitions
- To cheat someone out of something, especially money, by deceiving or misleading them
- * To obtain something by deceiving or misleading someone
Usage Examples
- The company was accused of trying to defraud its investors by hiding its financial losses
- * He defrauded his clients by promising them high returns on their investments, but instead used the money for his own gain
Antonyms
repay
reimburse
compensate
indemnify
reward
benefit
profit
advantage
gain
help
assist
aid
support
protect
safeguard
preserve
conserve
save
rescue
redeem
restore
rectify
rectitude
honesty
integrity
fairness
justice
righteousness
uprightness
probity
sincerity
truthfulness
authenticity
legitimacy
lawfulness