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Defrauded: meaning, definitions and examples

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defrauded

 

[ dɪˈfrɔːdɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

Defrauded refers to the act of deceiving someone in order to obtain money or personal gain. This usually involves a false representation or fraudulent scheme. The term is frequently used in legal contexts when describing crimes related to financial deceit. Individuals or entities can be defrauded, and the consequences often lead to serious legal penalties.

Synonyms

cheated, conned, duped, scammed, swindled

Examples of usage

  • He was defrauded out of his life savings.
  • The company was defrauded by an insider.
  • Many citizens were defrauded during the financial crisis.

Translations

Translations of the word "defrauded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enganado

🇮🇳 धोखा दिया

🇩🇪 betrogen

🇮🇩 ditipu

🇺🇦 обманутий

🇵🇱 oszukany

🇯🇵 詐欺に遭った

🇫🇷 escroqué

🇪🇸 estafado

🇹🇷 aldatılmış

🇰🇷 사기를 당한

🇸🇦 مخدوع

🇨🇿 podvedený

🇸🇰 podvedený

🇨🇳 被欺骗

🇸🇮 prevaran

🇮🇸 svikinn

🇰🇿 алдаған

🇬🇪 მოხიბლული

🇦🇿 aldadılmış

🇲🇽 estafado

Etymology

The term 'defraud' comes from the Latin word 'defraudare,' which is composed of 'de' meaning 'from' or 'away' and 'fraudare' meaning 'to deceive.' The evolution of the term reflects its association with deceitful practices used to trick individuals or entities out of their money or possessions. The word has been used in legal contexts since the late 14th century, and it has evolved to encompass a wide range of fraudulent activities, from simple scams to complex financial frauds. Throughout history, as commerce expanded and legal systems developed, the need to define and punish acts of fraud became more prominent, solidifying the word's place in both everyday language and legal terminology.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,854, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.