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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

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."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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