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defraud

verb

/dɪˈfrɔːd/

Meaning

to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception

The company was accused of trying to defraud investors.

defraud the government

cheat, swindle, scam, deceive, trick

honor, repay, return

defraud investors, defraud customers, attempt to defraud, defraud the government

To wrap or cover closely or completely.

To ruin something completely so that it no longer exists or works.

to express gratitude to someone

to express disapproval of someone or something by pointing out faults or shortcomings

Make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

To give tangible or visible form to an idea, quality, or feeling.