Antonyms for swindler


Grammar : Noun
Spell : swin-dl
Phonetic Transcription : ˈswɪn dl


Definition of swindler

Origin :
  • 1774, from German Schwindler "giddy person, extravagant speculator, cheat," from schwindeln "to be giddy, act extravagantly, swindle," from Old High German swintilon "be giddy," frequentative form of swintan "to languish, disappear;" cognate with Old English swindan, and probably with swima "dizziness." Said to have been introduced in London by German Jews c.1762.
  • noun person who cheats another
Example sentences :
  • Did you ever hear of a case in which a swindler was swindled?
  • Extract from : « Australia Revenged » by Boomerang
  • It was a trifle disconcerting to discover that she was the daughter of a swindler.
  • Extract from : « The Greater Power » by Harold Bindloss
  • If he is a swindler, I certainly hope that sooner or later they expose him.
  • Extract from : « The Rover Boys on Snowshoe Island » by Edward Stratemeyer
  • "Swindler, thief, scoundrel," were the terms he had thought of.
  • Extract from : « Kept in the Dark » by Anthony Trollope
  • The swindler was not there, nor was he on the adjoining roof.
  • Extract from : « The Rover Boys on the Farm » by Arthur M. Winfield (AKA Edward Stratemeyer)
  • "Hang the luck; he must take me for a charity association," muttered the swindler.
  • Extract from : « From Farm to Fortune » by Horatio Alger Jr.
  • She got in, and as chance would have it, took a seat close to the swindler.
  • Extract from : « From Farm to Fortune » by Horatio Alger Jr.
  • The swindler swung around, stared at Nat, and his face fell.
  • Extract from : « From Farm to Fortune » by Horatio Alger Jr.
  • Nat continued the hunt for the swindler for a good hour and then gave it up.
  • Extract from : « From Farm to Fortune » by Horatio Alger Jr.
  • "I—I reckon I made a mistake," said the swindler, much crestfallen.
  • Extract from : « From Farm to Fortune » by Horatio Alger Jr.

Synonyms for swindler

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