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Synonyms of swindle

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Another word for swindle is chisel. Other synonyms of swindle are diddle, swizz, be sold a pup, deception and scam.

Synonyms and similar words for swindle

verbTo defraud.

verbFor a player in a losing position to play a clever move that provokes an error from the opponent...

  • be sold a pup British

nounMore synonyms

  • deceptionAn instance of actions and/or schemes fabricated to mislead someone into believing a lie or inaccuracy.
  • scamA fraudulent or dishonest deal. A swindle.
  • scheme

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.

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Questions about synonyms of swindle

What is another word for swindle?
Swindle has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as chisel, diddle, swizz, be sold a pup, deception, scam and scheme.
What does swindle mean?
Swindle means to defraud.

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