Fleeced: meaning, definitions and examples
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fleeced
[ fliːst ]
negative action
To be fleeced means to be cheated or swindled out of money or possessions. This term often implies that the individual was deceived or tricked, usually in a way that is particularly unfair or exploitative. The act of fleecing generally involves taking advantage of someone's trust or naivety. It can occur in various contexts, including business transactions, scams, or personal relationships.
Synonyms
cheat, defraud, dupe, swindle.
Examples of usage
- He felt fleeced after the fraudulent investment.
- She was fleeced by a con artist who promised quick returns.
- Don't let yourself get fleeced by these shady deals.
Translations
Translations of the word "fleeced" in other languages:
🇵🇹 despojado
🇮🇳 धोखा दिया गया
🇩🇪 beraubt
🇮🇩 dilucuti
🇺🇦 обкрадений
🇵🇱 okradziony
🇯🇵 奪われた
🇫🇷 dépouillé
🇪🇸 despojado
🇹🇷 soygunculuk
🇰🇷 빼앗긴
🇸🇦 مُسْتَخْرَج
🇨🇿 okradlý
🇸🇰 okradnutý
🇨🇳 被抢劫的
🇸🇮 oropan
🇮🇸 stolið
🇰🇿 ұрланған
🇬🇪 გატაცებული
🇦🇿 soyulmuş
🇲🇽 despojado
Etymology
The word 'fleeced' originally comes from the Old English term 'fleece', which refers to the wool of a sheep. Historically, fleecing referred to the act of shearing sheep for their wool. Over time, the term evolved to describe the act of taking something away from someone, particularly in a deceitful way. The metaphorical extension of 'fleecing' to mean 'to take advantage of someone' likely gained traction in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as con artists became more prevalent in society. This shift parallels the growing complexity of financial transactions and scams, making the term particularly relevant in discussions about trust and deception in economic contexts.