defraud
UK/di'frɒ:d/US
IELTSTOEFLGREB2
Definitions
v.
To obtain money or property from someone by deception or fraud; to swindle.
欺骗，诈骗
Root Breakdown
Native Englishdefraudother
=defraud
Common Collocations
- 1.defraud investors欺诈投资者
- 2.defraud customers欺诈客户
Example Sentences
- 1.
The con artist defrauded hundreds of elderly investors out of their life savings.
- 2.
They were caught trying to defraud insurance companies with false medical claims.