defrauded

de·fraud

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dih-frawd]
- /dɪˈfrɔd/
- /dɪˈfrɔːd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-frawd]
- /dɪˈfrɔd/

Definitions of defrauded word

verb with object defrauded to deprive of a right, money, or property by fraud: Dishonest employees defrauded the firm of millions of dollars. 1
noun defrauded Simple past tense and past participle of defraud. 1

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Origin of defrauded

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 Defrauded

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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defrauded 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.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for defrauded

adjective defrauded

deceived — (of a person) Cause (someone) to believe something that is not true, typically in order to gain some personal advantage.
cheated — to defraud; swindle: He cheated her out of her inheritance.

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Antonyms for defrauded

verb defrauded

aided — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
assisted — to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture.
gave — simple past tense of give.
helped — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.
offered — to present for acceptance or rejection; proffer: He offered me a cigarette.

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