Swindling: meaning, definitions and examples
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swindling
[ หswษชndlษชล ]
deception, fraud
To swindle means to cheat or defraud someone of money or property by some dishonest means. This often involves trickery or deception to gain an unfair advantage.
Synonyms
bamboozle, cheat, con, defraud, dupe
Examples of usage
- He swindled his friends out of their savings.
- The con artist was arrested for swindling elderly people.
- They were accused of swindling investors in a fake business scheme.
Translations
Translations of the word "swindling" in other languages:
๐ต๐น fraude
๐ฎ๐ณ เคงเฅเคเคพเคงเคกเคผเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Betrug
๐ฎ๐ฉ penipuan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐั ัะฐะนััะฒะพ
๐ต๐ฑ oszustwo
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฉๆฌบ
๐ซ๐ท escroquerie
๐ช๐ธ estafa
๐น๐ท dolandฤฑrฤฑcฤฑlฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงุญุชูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ podvod
๐ธ๐ฐ podvod
๐จ๐ณ ๆฌบ่ฏ
๐ธ๐ฎ prevara
๐ฎ๐ธ svik
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะปะฐัาััา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแขแงแฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aldatma
๐ฒ๐ฝ estafa
Etymology
The word 'swindle' originates from the German word 'schwindeln', which means 'to be unsteady or untrue'. The word entered English by the early 19th century, referring to acts of deception primarily in financial matters. Over time, it became associated with broader schemes of fraud that involved tricking individuals out of their money or property. Related terms and legal ramifications have developed, reflecting the serious implications of swindling on victims and society. It emphasizes both the cunning aspect of deception and the victim's loss, demonstrating how language around financial fraud has evolved as economic systems have become more complex.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,128, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 29130 telemarketing
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