defrauded

The word “defrauded” has 3 syllables: de-fraud-ed

It's pronounced as /dɪˈfrɔːdɪd/


What is synonym and antonym for defrauded?

In the thesaurus, “defrauded” has 63 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for defrauded along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for defrauded

  • bamboozled
  • beat
  • betrayed
  • bilked
  • bitched
  • bled
  • cheated
  • chiseled
  • chiselled
  • choused
  • clipped
  • conned
  • cozened
  • deceived
  • did
  • did in
  • diddled
  • double-crossed
  • duped
  • euchred
  • exploited
  • extorted
  • fast-talked
  • fiddled
  • fleeced
  • flimflammed
  • fooled
  • gaffed
  • gouged
  • gulled
  • hosed
  • hustled
  • milked
  • mulcted
  • nicked
  • nobbled
  • overcharged
  • plucked
  • reamed
  • ripped off
  • rooked
  • screwed
  • shook down
  • shortchanged
  • shorted
  • skinned
  • skunked
  • soaked
  • sold a bill of goods to
  • squeezed
  • stiffed
  • stuck
  • stung
  • suckered
  • swindled
  • thimblerigged
  • took for a ride
  • took to the cleaners
  • tricked
  • victimized
  • wrenched
  • wrested
  • wrung

Meanings of defrauded

  • verb
    1. To obtain money or property from (a person) by fraud; to swindle.
    2. To deprive.

Example Sentences

  • The investor was defrauded by a scheme promising unrealistic returns.
  • Several customers claimed they had been defrauded by the online retailer.
  • He admitted that he defrauded the company of thousands of dollars.
  • Authorities arrested the man who defrauded elderly citizens.
  • The charity discovered it had been defrauded by a fake fundraiser.

On this page you'll find 63 synonyms or another words to defrauded, such as: bamboozled, beat, betrayed, bilked, bitched, bled, cheated.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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