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.
Recent Examples on the Web
It has been documented that his private business practices have defrauded banks, contractors, and customers.
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Peter Balakian
july 9, Literary Hub, 9 July 2025
As The Star and others have previously reported, McBee could be heading for prison in real life after pleading guilty to defrauding the federal government out of more than $3 million.
—Mike Hendricks
july 6, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2025
The two suspects arrested this week are accused of defrauding a 77-year-old woman of cash and jewelry worth 130,000 Australian dollars ($85,000) in the western Sydney suburb of Parramatta in June.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
The Securities and Exchange Commission later charged SolarWinds and one of its executives in 2023, accusing them of downplaying cybersecurity risks and defrauding investors.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Peter Balakian
july 9, Literary Hub, 9 July 2025
As The Star and others have previously reported, McBee could be heading for prison in real life after pleading guilty to defrauding the federal government out of more than $3 million.
—Mike Hendricks
july 6, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2025
The two suspects arrested this week are accused of defrauding a 77-year-old woman of cash and jewelry worth 130,000 Australian dollars ($85,000) in the western Sydney suburb of Parramatta in June.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
The Securities and Exchange Commission later charged SolarWinds and one of its executives in 2023, accusing them of downplaying cybersecurity risks and defrauding investors.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for defraud
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“Defraud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defraud. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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