Swindling

Pronunciation: /ˈswɪndəl/

Swindling (verb)

  1. 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)

  1. 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.

Synonyms of Swindling

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Swindling

  • discussing moral integrity
  • discussing personal character