English Explanatory Dictionary

defraud

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To obtain money or property from (a person) by fraud; to swindle.
  2. To deprive.

Pronunciation

/dɪˈfɹɔːd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-defraud.wav /dɪˈfɹɔd/ /dɪˈfɹɑd/

Word forms

defraud defrauds defrauding defrauded defraude

Etymology

From Middle English defrauden, from Old French defrauder, from de- + frauder.

Related words

befraud defrauder fraudster

Derived words

undefrauded
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