Defraud
Pronunciation: /dɪˈfrɔːd/
Defraud (verb)
- To take money or property from someone by using lies or dishonest plans to make them believe something false.
- To cause a person or organization to lose money by dishonest actions, often involving false information or fake documents.
Examples
- The scammer defrauds customers by tricking them into paying.
- Customers are defrauded when they trust false promises.