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Definition swindle in American English

swindle verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈswɪnd(ə)l/
1

to cheat someone in order to get their money

Example

The landlord tried to swindle us out of our deposit.

Example

They were accused of swindling millions of dollars out of the company.

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Definition swindle in American English