mulct

🇬🇧 UK/mʌlkt/🇺🇸 US

GREC2

Definitions

v.

To punish with a fine; to swindle someone out of money

罚款；诈取

n.

A fine or monetary penalty

罚金

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword

mulctother

=mulct

Common Collocations

1.mulct someone of从...诈取
2.mulct money诈取金钱

Example Sentences

1.
The dishonest accountant mulcted thousands of dollars from company accounts.
2.
The government mulcted the wealthy landowners through excessive property taxes.

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