defraud
/dɪˈfrɔːd/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6276 in the learning path
诈骗；骗取财物
Definitions
v. to obtain someone's money or property through dishonest actions
诈骗；骗取财物
Example
The caller tried to defraud her of her savings.
打电话的人企图骗走她的积蓄。
Stronger consumer protection laws can prevent dishonest businesses from attempting to defraud vulnerable customers.
更有力的消费者保护法可以防止不诚信企业企图诈骗易受侵害的顾客。
Collocations
- defraud someone of money
- defraud investors
- conspiracy to defraud
Word family
- fraud (n.)
- fraudulent (adj.)
- fraudulently (adv.)
- defrauder (n.)
Synonyms
- swindle
- cheat
Usage tip
常用defraud sb of sth，指骗取财物。
FAQ
- What does defraud mean?
- to obtain someone's money or property through dishonest actions
- How is defraud pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈfrɔːd/, US /dɪˈfrɔːd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
