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defraud in German

defraud in German is betrügen, erschwindeln — defraud means to get money or property from someone through deception.

defraud in German

betrügen
verb
(transitive) To obtain money or property from (a person) by fraud; to swindle.
erschwindeln
verb
(transitive) To obtain money or property from (a person) by fraud; to swindle.

What does "defraud" mean?

  1. verb To get money or property from someone through deception.
    "The accountant was jailed for defrauding clients of millions."
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defraud in a sentence

  • The accountant was jailed for defrauding clients of millions.

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What is "defraud" in German?

"defraud" in German is betrügen, erschwindeln. defraud means: To get money or property from someone through deception.

How do you use "defraud" in a sentence?

Example: "The accountant was jailed for defrauding clients of millions." In German, "defraud" is betrügen, erschwindeln.

Are there other ways to say "defraud" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "defraud": betrügen, erschwindeln.

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