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Definition swindle in British 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 several international companies.

Synonyms and related words
shanghai rip off deceive
Definition swindle in British English