Defrauding

Pronunciation: /dɪˈfrɔːdɪŋ/

Defrauding (verb)

  1. Taking money or property from someone by lying or tricking them.

Examples

  • Defrauding others is illegal and can lead to severe penalties.
  • Defrauding someone means cheating them out of money.

Common collocations: commit fraud, face charges, investigate claims

Synonyms of Defrauding

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Defrauding

  • Opposite of deception in dealings.
  • Quality of being reliable and honest.