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defraud

UK
/dɪˈfrɔːd/
US
/dɪˈfrɔd/

Translations

defraudverb
defrauded
Past Simple
defrauded
Past Participle
defrauding
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈfrɔːd/
US
/dɪˈfrɔd/
escroquerVerbe courant ; s’emploie surtout avec un complément de personne ou de montant.
The accountant was found guilty of attempting to defraud the company of millions of dollars.
Le comptable a été reconnu coupable d’avoir tenté d’escroquer l’entreprise de millions de dollars.
Additional translations
frauderPlus rare ; registre plutôt juridique ou administratif.
Synonyms
swindle
mislead
bamboozle
fleece
scam
rip off
con
dupe
cheat

Definitions

defraudverb
To illegally obtain money from someone by deception.
The accountant was found guilty of attempting to defraud the company of millions of dollars.
To cheat or deprive someone of money, rights, or property through fraud.
The firm allegedly defrauded investors of their life savings.
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