Meaning of the word defraud in English

What does defraud mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

defraud

US /dɪˈfrɑːd/
UK /dɪˈfrɔːd/
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Verb

to illegally obtain money from someone by deception

Example:
They were accused of a conspiracy to defraud the government.
He used fake documents to defraud the bank of millions.