Antonyms for defraud

Grammar : Verb

Spell : dih-frawd

Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈfrɔd

Definition of defraud

Origin : mid-14c., from Old French defrauder, from Latin defraudare "to defraud, cheat," from de- "thoroughly" (see de-) + fraudare (see fraud). Related: Defrauded; defrauding.

verb cheat, bilk

Example sentences :

To defraud, to cheat, to wrong, had at one time been most abhorrent to her nature.
Extract from : « The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 2, May, 1851 » by Various

Otherwise I should defraud the public and ruin my practice at the same time.
Extract from : « The Education of Eric Lane » by Stephen McKenna

She received it as a tribute that was due, and of which none dared to defraud her.
Extract from : « Sir Jasper Carew » by Charles James Lever

Therefore, Major Kent was quite ready to defraud Doyle if he could.
Extract from : « General John Regan » by George A. Birmingham

He should have justice, however, if they were trying to defraud him of his rights!
Extract from : « 'Firebrand' Trevison » by Charles Alden Seltzer

Think about what the Bible says about those who defraud the widow and orphan.
Extract from : « Valerie » by Frederick Marryat

If I were going to defraud anyone, it wouldn't be a poor mechanic.
Extract from : « Chester Rand » by Horatio Alger, Jr

To "defraud in any matter" is to seek gain at the expense of a neighbor.
Extract from : « Epistle Sermons, Vol. II » by Martin Luther

Think of me,—pity me, and do not defraud me one moment of his sight.
Extract from : « The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain » by William Carleton

I set fire to the houses to defraud the insurance companies!'
Extract from : « The Barrel Mystery » by William J. (William James) Flynn

Synonyms for defraud

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