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defrauding

/dɪˈfrɔːdɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does defrauding mean?

verb

To cheat or deceive someone by false promises or misrepresentation, especially in a financial or business context.

Example

"The company was accused of defrauding investors by hiding the true state of their finances."

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