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swindling

Swindling (noun) means the act of cheating someone out of money through deception. Example: “Investigators uncovered years of swindling at the company.”

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The act of cheating someone out of money through deception.
"Investigators uncovered years of swindling at the company."

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In plain EnglishThe act of defrauding someone financially.

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swindlings plural

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What does “swindling” mean?

The word “swindling” means the act of cheating someone out of money through deception. In plain terms, the act of defrauding someone financially.

How do you use “swindling” in a sentence?

Here is “swindling” used in a sentence: “Investigators uncovered years of swindling at the company.”

What part of speech is “swindling”?

“Swindling” is a noun.

What is the meaning of swindling?

"swindling" (noun) means the act of cheating someone out of money through deception.

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