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defraud
/ dɪˈfrɔːd; ˌdiːfrɔːˈdeɪʃən /
verb
- tr to take away or withhold money, rights, property, etc, from (a person) by fraud; cheat; swindle
Derived Forms
- deˈfrauder, noun
- defraudation, noun
Other Words From
- de·frau·da·tion [dee-fraw-, dey, -sh, uh, n], de·fraudment noun
- de·frauder noun
- unde·frauded adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
After all, if a broker defrauds sophisticated investors, it might also defraud unsophisticated investors.
To be frank, I seriously doubt if Madoff set out, with malice aforethought, to defraud anyone.
The intention to hinder, delay or defraud creditors is a question of fact to be ascertained by proper judicial inquiry.
Another act of bankruptcy is to convey, transfer, conceal or remove property with the intention to defraud creditors.
Next morning, Jones again attempted 408 to defraud Sancho of his corn.
The tide-waiter who boarded her was forcibly detained, and an attempt was made to defraud the revenue by a false declaration.
He has written letters to honorable physicians making dishonest and insulting propositions to deceive and defraud the public.
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