Synonyms for swindling
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The act by which somebody is swindled.
Forms
- Plural
- swindlings → frauds…
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Fraud is commonly actionable at law; cheating and swindling are for the most part out of the reach of legal proceedings.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- fraud Academic fraud is more common than you might think.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| swindling | steady | |
| fraud | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- fraud1