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- [dih-frawd]
- /dɪˈfrɔd/
- /dɪˈfrɔːd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-frawd]
- /dɪˈfrɔd/
Definitions of defraud word
- verb defraud If someone defrauds you, they take something away from you or stop you from getting what belongs to you by means of tricks and lies. 3
- verb defraud to take away or withhold money, rights, property, etc, from (a person) by fraud; cheat; swindle 3
- verb transitive defraud to take away or hold back property, rights, etc. from by fraud; cheat 3
- verb defraud If someone defrauds an insurer, they deliberately deceive them in order to gain insurance benefits. 3
- verb with object defraud to deprive of a right, money, or property by fraud: Dishonest employees defrauded the firm of millions of dollars. 1
- noun defraud Illegally obtain money from (someone) by deception. 1
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Origin of defraud
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English defrauden < Old French defrauder < Latin dēfraudāre, equivalent to dē- de- + fraudāre to cheat; see fraud
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Parts of speech for Defraud
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defraud popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for defraud
verb defraud
- fleece — the coat of wool that covers a sheep or a similar animal.
- victimize — to make a victim of.
- rob — to take something from (someone) by unlawful force or threat of violence; steal from.
- dupe — duplicate.
- deceive — If you deceive someone, you make them believe something that is not true, usually in order to get some advantage for yourself.
Antonyms for defraud
verb defraud
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
- give — to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow: to give a birthday present to someone.
- offer — to present for acceptance or rejection; proffer: He offered me a cigarette.
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