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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Hoffman initially was charged in 2021 with 13 felonies, including two counts of contributions by a foreign national, contribution in the name of another and conspiracy to defraud the United States.
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Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Law was charged with felony acquiring a financial transaction card with the intent to defraud and was granted withheld judgment, which means the charge could be dismissed after probation.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2025
The charges From November 2019 through December 2024, Hassan and others allegedly carried out a scheme to defraud the state program by registering Smart Therapy LLC with the Minnesota Secretary of State’s office, listing herself as the sole owner.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025
Still, defrauded Coloradans routinely lost thousands of dollars in these schemes.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
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Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Law was charged with felony acquiring a financial transaction card with the intent to defraud and was granted withheld judgment, which means the charge could be dismissed after probation.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2025
The charges From November 2019 through December 2024, Hassan and others allegedly carried out a scheme to defraud the state program by registering Smart Therapy LLC with the Minnesota Secretary of State’s office, listing herself as the sole owner.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025
Still, defrauded Coloradans routinely lost thousands of dollars in these schemes.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
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“Defraud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defraud. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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