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swindling

/swɪndlɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does swindling mean?

verb

To cheat or deceive someone by trickery or fraud, especially in a way that is considered to be morally reprehensible. To obtain something by deceitful or unfair means.

Example

"The con artist was accused of swindling investors out of millions of dollars."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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