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   swindler

   /ˈswɪndlə/

   noun

   • 1. a person who uses deception to deprive someone of money or possessions: "he used his charm to become a small-time swindler"

   Word Origin late 18th century: from German Schwindler ‘extravagant maker of schemes, swindler’, from schwindeln ‘be giddy’, also ‘tell lies’.

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   SWINDLER definition: 1. someone who gets money dishonestly by deceiving or cheating people : 2. someone who gets money…. Learn more.

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   Swindler definition: a person who cheats or defrauds others. See examples of SWINDLER used in a sentence.

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   Somewhere between a used car salesman and an outright thief is a swindler — someone who lies to get your money, sometimes by suggesting you invest in something phony. Many people on the Internet asking for money are swindlers, and if anyone tries to sell you a bridge, that's likely another swindler.

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   SWINDLE definition: 1. to get money dishonestly from someone by deceiving or cheating them: 2. a situation in which…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of SWINDLE is to obtain money or property by fraud or deceit. How to use swindle in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Swindle.

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   Define swindler. swindler synonyms, swindler pronunciation, swindler translation, English dictionary definition of swindler. v. swin·dled , swin·dling , swin·dles v. tr. 1. To cheat or defraud of money or property. 2. To obtain by fraudulent means: swindled money from the company....

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   SWINDLER definition: a person who swindles ; cheat | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples.