SWINDLE


Meaning of SWINDLE in English

■ verb use deception to deprive of money or possessions.

↘obtain fraudulently.

■ noun a fraudulent scheme or action.

Derivatives

~r noun

Origin

C18: back-form. from ~r , from Ger. Schwindler , from schwindeln 'be giddy', also 'tell lies'.

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