Swindling
Pronunciation: /ˈswɪndəl/
Swindling (verb)
- to cheat someone to get their money or property unfairly
Examples
- They swindled the tourists out of their savings.
- She was swindled by a fake charity.
Common collocations: swindle someone out of money, swindle investors, swindle unsuspecting victims, elaborate swindle, uncover a swindle
Swindling (noun)
- a plan to cheat someone out of their money or property
Examples
- The swindle was uncovered by the police.
- He fell victim to a complex swindle.