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defraud
UK /dɪˈfɹɔːd/ US /dɪˈfɹɔd/
verb 2
Collocations
3ADJ.
rightful
VERB + DEFRAUD
inexperienced, intricate
DEFRAUD + NOUN
heirs, s, u, ye
Definitions
verb
1
To obtain money or property from (a person) by fraud; to swindle.
I had never defrauded a man of a farthing, nor called him knave behind his back. But now the last rag that covered my nakedness had been torn from me. I was branded a blackleg, card-sharper, and murderer.
2
To deprive.
Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.
She is sinned against, because she is defrauded of her rights ^((i.e. sexual satisfaction)).
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I had never defrauded a man of a farthing, nor called him knave behind his back. But now the last rag that covered my nakedness had been torn from me. I was branded a blackleg, card-sharper, and murde
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Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.
Wiktionary03
She is sinned against, because she is defrauded of her rights ^((i.e. sexual satisfaction)).
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It was an intricate scheme to defraud the rightful heirs.
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Con artists take advantage of the gullibility of inexperienced creditors and defraud them of their money.
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He is also charged with conspiracy to transfer stolen money, conspiracy to defraud the U.S., money laundering, and tax evasion.
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