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fleeced

/fliːsd/ verb · British & US
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What does fleeced mean?

verb

to cheat or swindle someone, especially by deceiving them into buying something of poor quality. to shear or clip the wool from (a sheep).

Example

"The company was accused of fleecing its customers with overpriced products."

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