swindler
Swindler (noun) means a person who cheats others out of money through deception. Example: “The con man was exposed as a serial swindler.”
How to use swindler
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who tricks people out of their money.
Word forms
swindlers plural, Swindlers plural
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The con man was exposed as a serial _____.
Etymology
Borrowed from German Schwindler in the late 1700s, from a word meaning "one who deceives."
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What does “swindler” mean?
The word “swindler” means a person who cheats others out of money through deception. In plain terms, someone who tricks people out of their money.
How do you pronounce “swindler”?
“Swindler” is pronounced SWIHND-luh (/ˈswɪnd.lə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “swindler” in a sentence?
Here is “swindler” used in a sentence: “The con man was exposed as a serial swindler.”
What part of speech is “swindler”?
“Swindler” is a noun.
Where does the word “swindler” come from?
The word “swindler” dates back to around 1700 and comes from German. Borrowed from German Schwindler in the late 1700s, from a word meaning "one who deceives.".