Swindler: meaning, definitions and examples

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swindler

 

[ หˆswษชndlษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

deceptive person

A swindler is a person who cheats or tricks others, typically to obtain money or property through deceitful means. Swindlers often use cunning tactics and manipulation to deceive their victims.

Synonyms

cheat, con artist, fraudster

Examples of usage

  • The swindler convinced the elderly woman to give him her life savings in exchange for a fake investment opportunity.
  • After being caught swindling customers out of thousands of dollars, the con artist was arrested and charged with fraud.
  • The notorious swindler had a long history of scamming unsuspecting individuals with promises of quick riches.
  • Despite his charming demeanor, the swindler had a reputation for dishonesty and deceit in the business community.
  • The swindler's elaborate scheme involved forging documents and falsifying financial records to deceive investors.

Translations

Translations of the word "swindler" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น trapaceiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Betrรผger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penipu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะฐั…ั€ะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oszust

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฉๆฌบๅธซ (sagishi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท escroc

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estafador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dolandฤฑrฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ๊ธฐ๊พผ (sagikkun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญุชุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podvodnรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podvodnรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ช—ๅญ (piร nzi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ goljuf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svikari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะฐัา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒฆแƒšแƒ˜แƒ—แƒ˜ (taghliti)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™lษ™duz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estafador

Etymology

The word 'swindler' originated in the late 18th century, derived from the verb 'swindle', which means to cheat or defraud. The term is often associated with individuals who engage in deceptive practices for personal gain, preying on the trust and naivety of others. Swindlers have been a part of human society throughout history, with various notorious figures gaining notoriety for their elaborate scams and schemes.

See also: swindlers.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,798, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.