defraud Meaning & Definition
/dɪˈfɹɔːd/
What Does Defraud Mean?
As a verb, defraud means To obtain money or property from (a person) by fraud; to swindle. It is also used to mean To deprive.
Defraud: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //dɪˈfɹɔːd// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | swindle, con and diddle |
| Verb forms | defrauds, defrauding, defrauded |
Defraud Definition (Verb)
- To obtain money or property from (a person) by fraud; to swindle.
- To deprive.
Synonyms of Defraud
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Defraud in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
defraud (third-person singular simple present defrauds, present participle defrauding, simple past and past participle defrauded)
Words That Rhyme With Defraud
Origin of Defraud
From Middle English defrauden, from Old French defrauder, from de- + frauder.
Defraud Pronunciation
You say defraud as //dɪˈfɹɔːd//. It has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Defraud
What part of speech is defraud?
Defraud is a verb.
What is another word for defraud?
You can replace defraud with words such as swindle, con and diddle. See the full list of defraud synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of defraud?
The past tense of defraud is defrauded. The present participle is defrauding.