defrauded; defrauding; defrauds
: to deprive of something by deception or fraud
trying to defraud the public
Investors in the scheme were defrauded of their life savings.
Examples of defraud in a Sentence
They were accused of trying to defraud the public.
They conspired to defraud the government.
She was convicted of writing bad checks with intent to defraud.
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Next the hosts talk about a lawsuit involving Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm, who has accused his parents of defrauding him.
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Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 16 Apr. 2026
California Department of Insurance Investigators said the suspects submitted insurance claims in 2024 that defrauded companies of $141,839.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Mejia released a report April 2 that found a contractor had defrauded the city out of nearly $500,000 after receiving payment but failing to deliver the appropriate goods.
—City News Service, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Federal prosecutors allege that from 2019 to April 2026 Stefan Pildes, the organizer of SantaCon, defrauded tens of thousands of ticket-buying revelers and venue operators by promising proceeds would go to charities but instead used more than half of the money raised to line his pockets.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
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Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 16 Apr. 2026
California Department of Insurance Investigators said the suspects submitted insurance claims in 2024 that defrauded companies of $141,839.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Mejia released a report April 2 that found a contractor had defrauded the city out of nearly $500,000 after receiving payment but failing to deliver the appropriate goods.
—City News Service, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Federal prosecutors allege that from 2019 to April 2026 Stefan Pildes, the organizer of SantaCon, defrauded tens of thousands of ticket-buying revelers and venue operators by promising proceeds would go to charities but instead used more than half of the money raised to line his pockets.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Defraud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defraud. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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