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swindle in Malay

tipu

/ˈswɪndəl/

swindle in Malay: tipu, penipuan. In English, swindle means to defraud.

Malay words for swindle

to defraud someone
tipu
to obtain money or property by fraudulent or deceitful methods
tipu
an instance of swindling
penipuan

English meaning of swindle

  1. verb To defraud.
  2. verb To obtain (money or property) by fraudulent or deceitful methods.
  3. verb For a player in a losing position to play a clever move that provokes an error from the opponent, thus achieving a win or a draw.
  4. noun An instance of swindling.

Full definition of swindle

swindle in a sentence

  • The two men swindled the company out of $160,000.
  • She swindled more than £200 out of me.

Synonyms of swindle

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Questions about swindle in Malay

What is the meaning of swindle in Malay?
Swindle in Malay is tipu, penipuan.
Apakah maksud swindle dalam bahasa Melayu?
Swindle: tipu, penipuan.
What does swindle mean in English?
Swindle means to defraud.

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