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defraud Antonyms

Opposite of defraud

Pinning down the opposite of defraud requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To illegally obtain money, property, or a legal right from someone by using deception or fraud.

Usage Example

"The former executive was convicted of conspiring to reimburse investors out of millions of dollars."

Strong
reimburse
compensate
repay
indemnify

Similar words to defraud

Words similar to defraud shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

swindle
cheat
bilk
fleece
con
rip off
cozen
mulct
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• Nearby Words

deformed
deformity
defragment
defraud
defray
defreeze
defriend

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Defraud. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/defraud
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