Defraud: meaning, definitions and examples
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defraud
[ dɪˈfrɔːd ]
in legal context
To illegally obtain money or property by deception, typically through a scam or fraudulent scheme. Defrauding often involves tricking or misleading someone into giving up their assets or valuables.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was found guilty of defrauding investors out of millions of dollars.
- The company defrauded its customers by selling fake products.
in general context
To deceive or trick someone in order to gain an unfair advantage or benefit. It can involve various forms of dishonesty or manipulation to exploit others for personal gain.
Synonyms
bamboozle, hoodwink, mislead, trick
Examples of usage
- She defrauded her way into getting the promotion.
- The politician was accused of defrauding the public with false promises.
Translations
Translations of the word "defraud" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fraudar
- enganar
- burlar
🇮🇳 धोखा देना
🇩🇪 betrügen
🇮🇩 menipu
🇺🇦 обдурити
- обманути
- шахраювати
🇵🇱 oszukać
🇯🇵 詐欺を働く
🇫🇷 frauder
- escroquer
- tromper
🇪🇸 defraudar
- estafar
- engañar
🇹🇷 dolandırmak
🇰🇷 사기 치다
🇸🇦 احتيال
🇨🇿 podvést
🇸🇰 podviesť
🇨🇳 诈骗
🇸🇮 goljufati
🇮🇸 svíkja
🇰🇿 алдау
🇬🇪 გადაგდება
🇦🇿 aldatmaq
🇲🇽 defraudar
- estafar
- engañar
Word origin
The word 'defraud' originated from the Latin word 'defraudare', which means 'to cheat'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century. The concept of defrauding has been present in various forms throughout history, with instances of fraud and deception recorded in ancient civilizations. The development of laws and regulations against fraud reflects the ongoing battle against dishonest practices in society.
See also: fraud, frauds, fraudster, fraudsters, fraudulence, fraudulent, fraudulently.