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   Swin·dler

   /ˈswin(də)lər/

   

   noun

   • 1. a person who uses deception to deprive someone of money or possessions: "he used his charm to become a small-time swindler"

   Word Origin late 18th century: from German Schwindler ‘extravagant maker of schemes, swindler’, from schwindeln ‘be giddy’, also ‘tell lies’.

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   Swindler definition: a person who cheats or defrauds others. See examples of SWINDLER used in a sentence.

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   swindle: [verb] to obtain money or property by fraud or deceit.

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   SWINDLER definition: 1. someone who gets money dishonestly by deceiving or cheating people : 2. someone who gets money…. Learn more.

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   swindler: 1 n a person who swindles you by means of deception or fraud Synonyms: chiseler , chiseller , defrauder , gouger , grifter , scammer Types: show 4 types... hide 4 types... card shark , card sharp , card sharper , cardsharp , cardsharper , sharper , sharpie , sharpy a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card ...

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   Define swindler. swindler synonyms, swindler pronunciation, swindler translation, English dictionary definition of swindler. v. swin·dled , swin·dling , swin·dles v. tr. 1. To cheat or defraud of money or property. 2. To obtain by fraudulent means: swindled money from the company....

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   Definition of swindler noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   SWINDLER definition: a person who swindles ; cheat | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples

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   SWINDLE meaning: 1. to get money dishonestly from someone by deceiving or cheating them: 2. a situation in which…. Learn more.

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    SWINDLER definition: a person who swindles ; cheat | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples in American English

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    Swindle definition: to cheat (a person, business, etc.) out of money or other assets.. See examples of SWINDLE used in a sentence.