Question 1 · Quick check
defraud
CEFRB2
/dɪˈfɹɔːd/
verb
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In plain English
- 01
verb
To trick someone in order to take their money or property.
- 02
verb
Extra detailTo deprive.
Examples
It was an intricate scheme to defraud the rightful heirs.
Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.
At a glance
Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 3
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 4
Deep Dive
verb
Extra meaningTo obtain money or property from (a person) by fraud; to swindle.
More examples
In contextI had never defrauded a man of a farthing, nor called him knave behind his back. But now the last rag that covered my nakedness had been torn from me. I was branded a blackleg, card-sharper, and murderer.
She is sinned against, because she is defrauded of her rights ^((i.e. sexual satisfaction)).
Both laughed as they shook hands but Miss Tilehurst felt that she had been defrauded of something that she had looked forward to by Nora's offhand manner, and she was glad that Mr. Carrados took the occasion to rebuke his niece […]
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Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.
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Origin
verb
From Middle English defrauden, from Old French defrauder, from de- + frauder.