defraud — to illegally obtain money from someone by deception or trickery
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to illegally obtain money from someone by deception or trickery
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈfrɔːd/
Example Sentences
- The fake doctor defrauded patients by selling them sugar pills as miracle cures.
- She was convicted of defrauding the insurance company through false claims.
- The con artist defrauded elderly people by pretending to be their grandson in need.
defraud
VERB[/dɪˈfrɔːd/]
to illegally obtain money from someone by deception or trickery
The con artist tried to defraud elderly customers with a fake investment scheme.
When you defraud, victims applaud your fraud conviction!
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“The fake doctor defrauded patients by selling them sugar pills as miracle cures.”
“She was convicted of defrauding the insurance company through false claims.”
“The con artist defrauded elderly people by pretending to be their grandson in need.”
“He tried to defraud the restaurant by claiming there was a fly in his soup for the third time this week.”
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