swindle

US /ˈswɪn.dəl/
UK /ˈswɪn.dəl/
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1.

use deception to deprive (someone) of money or possessions

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He tried to swindle me out of my inheritance.
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The con artist managed to swindle several elderly people.
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defraudcheattrickdeceivedupe
1.

a fraudulent scheme or action

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It was a complete swindle, and they lost all their savings.
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The company was involved in a massive financial swindle.
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fraudscamhoaxtrickdeception