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mulctto punish by a fine; to defraud or swindle someone of money

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to punish by a fine; to defraud or swindle someone of money

Pronunciation (IPA): /mʌlkt/

Korean meaning: 벌금을 부과하다; 돈을 사기치다, 뜯어내다

Korean pronunciation: **멀**크트

Example Sentences

  • The greedy landlord mulcted his tenants with fake maintenance fees.
  • My phone company mulcts me every month with mysterious 'service charges' that nobody can explain.
  • The traffic officer mulcted the speeding driver with a $200 fine.

mulct

VERB

//mʌlkt//

to punish by a fine; to defraud or swindle someone of money

mulct concept
💡 Concept

a stern judge in black robes points decisively at a nervous businessman while holding up an official document. The businessman's face shows shock and worry as he realizes the heavy financial penalty he must pay. Behind them, a bailiff holds out his hand demanding immediate payment while courthouse visitors watch the proceedings. The businessman reluctantly reaches into his jacket to pull out his wallet with a defeated expression. someone being punished by a fine and forced to pay money as punishment.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/mʌlkt/
🇬🇧 UK/mʌlkt/

🌳Etymology

Rootmulct

Origin

From Latin mulctare meaning 'to punish' or 'to fine.' In ancient Rome, this term specifically referred to imposing financial penalties as legal punishment.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

The greedy landlord mulcted his tenants with fake maintenance fees.

😄 Fun example

My phone company mulcts me every month with mysterious 'service charges' that nobody can explain.

The traffic officer mulcted the speeding driver with a $200 fine.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

defraudswindlebilkfleececheat

Antonyms

rewardcompensatereimburse

Related

penaltyfineextortembezzle