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bilk

/bɪlk/ verb · British & US
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What does bilk mean?

verb

to cheat or swindle someone, especially by tricking them into giving you money or something of value. to fail to fulfill a promise or obligation.

Example

"He was accused of bilking his investors out of millions of dollars."

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