Defraud Definition

dĭ-frôd
defrauded, defrauding, defrauds
verb
defrauded, defrauding, defrauds
To take away or hold back property, rights, etc. from by fraud; cheat.
Webster's New World

To obtain money or property by fraud; to swindle.

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Origin of Defraud

  • Middle English defrauden from Old French defrauder from Latin dēfraudāre dē- de- fraudāre to cheat (from fraus fraud- fraud)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Old French defrauder, from de- + frauder

    From Wiktionary

Defraud Sentence Examples

  • That's no crime; he didn't do it to defraud anyone.

  • There are people who use online personals as a way to defraud others.

  • The information contained in the email is totally bogus, the sender is attempting to defraud the recipient.

  • Ah well, Parcelforce are collecting it tomorrow anyway, so probably best that you do n't defraud your company.

  • Quot said henry at d graphics to defraud millions for a straight.

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