Meaning Of The Word Defraud

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defraud
verb: If someone defrauds you, they take something away from you or stop you from getting what belongs to you by means of tricks and lies.

defraud in American English
to take away or hold back property, rights, etc. from by fraud; cheat
transitive verb: to deprive of a right, money, or property by fraud

defraud in British English
verb: to take away or withhold money, rights, property, etc, from (a person) by fraud; cheat; swindle

defraud in Insurance
verb: If someone defrauds an insurer, they deliberately deceive them in order to gain insurance benefits.

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