bilk

[US]/bɪl k/
[UK]/bilk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vto cheat or defraud someone by avoiding payment for goods or services.; to deceive or swindle someone out of something.
na person who cheats or defrauds others by avoiding payment.; an act of cheating or swindling someone out of something.
Word Forms
Present Participlebilking
Past Tensebilked
Past Participlebilked
Third Person Singularbilks
Pluralbilks

Phrases & Collocations

bilk the system

bilking investors

bilking funds

attempt to bilk

accused of bilking

bilked millions

bilking customers

Example Sentences

the con artist tried to bilk the elderly couple out of their savings.

he was arrested for attempting to bilk investors with a fake business scheme.

they devised a plan to bilk tourists at the popular attraction.

the scammer managed to bilk thousands of dollars from unsuspecting victims.

it's important to be cautious to avoid being bilked by fraudsters.

she felt ashamed after realizing she had been bilked by a friend.

the online auction site warned users not to get bilked by fake listings.

he was too trusting and ended up getting bilked out of his money.

the authorities are cracking down on those who bilk the government.

her experience taught her to be wary of anyone trying to bilk her.

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