defrauding

Meanings

• verb

  The action or practice of deceiving or cheating someone, especially financially.

  - "The company was accused of defrauding investors by misrepresenting their financial situation."
  - "He was defrauded out of his savings by a scam artist."

• noun

  The state of being defrauded; deception or cheating.

  - "Victims of defrauding often feel violated and betrayed."
  - "The defrauding of the elderly is a serious problem in our society."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with defrauding
avoiding , reproving

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Variants

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defraud , defrauded , defrauder , defrauders , defrauding , defrauds

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Forms

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defrauds, defrauded, defrauding

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'fraudare', meaning 'to cheat or deceive'.

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Trivia

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1. Defrauding is not limited to financial gains. It can also refer to deceiving someone in other ways, such as with information or emotions.

2. The word 'defrauding' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. embezzlement: The misappropriation of funds or assets by someone who is trusted to manage them.

2. fraud: A deliberate deception or misrepresentation intended to secure an unfair or unlawful advantage.

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Culture

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Defrauding has been a theme in literature, particularly in crime novels and thrillers. It is also a common topic in legal and business contexts, where it can lead to serious consequences.

How to Memorize "defrauding"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone taking money or assets under false pretenses.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with deceit or cheating.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the Latin root 'fraudare' means 'to cheat or deceive'.

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