defrauding

[US]/dɪˈfrɔːdɪŋ/
[UK]/dɪˈfrɔːdɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.the act of cheating or tricking someone to gain something, especially money

Phrases & Collocations

defrauding investors

defrauding customers

defrauding taxpayers

defrauding authorities

defrauding the public

defrauding businesses

defrauding clients

defrauding partners

defrauding funds

defrauding charities

Example Sentences

he was accused of defrauding investors out of millions.

the company is under investigation for defrauding customers.

defrauding the government is a serious crime.

she was arrested for defrauding her employer.

defrauding someone can lead to severe penalties.

the scam involved defrauding elderly people.

he was found guilty of defrauding the state.

they used fake documents for defrauding the bank.

defrauding a charity is particularly reprehensible.

the investigation revealed a pattern of defrauding clients.

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