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defraud Synonyms

Another word for defraud

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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 swindle investors out of millions of dollars."

Strongest
swindle
cheat
Strong
bilk
fleece
con
rip off
cozen
mulct
dupe
bamboozle

Opposites of defraud

The opposite of defraud shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

reimburse
compensate
repay
indemnify
See all opposites of defraud

• Nearby Words

deformity
defragment
defragmenter
defraud
defrauder
defray
defreeze

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Defraud. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/defraud
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