American English pronunciation

How to pronounce defraud

IPA transcription: [dɪf'ɹɔd]

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Verb

  • deprive of by deceit

    “He swindled me out of my inheritance”

    “She defrauded the customers who trusted her”

    “the cashier gypped me when he gave me too little change”

Usage examples

  • The legislation was intended to prevent the major defrauding of communications companies.
  • Unlike the intentional fraudulent transfer, no intention to defraud is necessary.