swindler
/'swindlə/
Definition
Noun: A person who obtains money or other benefits from someone through deliberate deception or fraud; a cheat or con artist.
Usage
The word "swindler" is used to describe a person who commits the act of swindling. It is a formal and strong term, often implying a calculated, dishonest scheme rather than a minor trick. * The elderly man lost his life savings to a smooth-talking swindler who promised unrealistic investment returns. * The company was exposed as a front for a group of international swindlers.
Examples
- The famous swindler was finally arrested after years of evading the police.
- She realized too late that the charming stranger was a swindler who had stolen her jewelry.
- Authorities warned the public about swindlers posing as bank officials to steal personal information.
Advanced Usage
- "To be a swindler of the first order": An idiom used to emphasize that someone is an exceptionally skilled or notorious fraudster.
- The art forger was considered a swindler of the first order, having fooled experts for decades.
Variants and Related Words
- Swindle (verb): To cheat or defraud someone of money or property.
- He was convicted for attempting to swindle the insurance company.
- Swindle (noun): An instance of swindling; a fraud.
- The whole business deal turned out to be an elaborate swindle.
Synonyms
- Con artist: A person who tricks others by gaining their trust.
- Fraudster: A person who commits fraud, especially in a business context.
- Cheat: A more general term for someone who acts dishonestly to gain an advantage.
- Scammer: A modern, informal term for someone who executes scams, often online.
Related Idioms
- "A snake oil salesman": A historical idiom for a swindler who sells fake medicines or solutions; now used for any persuasive fraudster.
- The self-proclaimed financial guru was nothing more than a snake oil salesman.
Noun
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a person who swindles you by means of deception or fraud
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