Defraud

Synonyms of defraud

• deceive
• cheat
• swindle

Antonyms of defraud

• honest
• upright
• fair

Collocations of defraud

defraud investors

Frequency: 85 %

The company's CEO was found guilty of defrauding investors through a Ponzi scheme.

defraud customers

Frequency: 75 %

The company was accused of defrauding customers by overcharging for services.

defraud someone

Frequency: 70 %

He attempted to defraud someone by selling fake artwork.

defraud the government

Frequency: 60 %

The contractor was charged with defrauding the government by submitting false invoices.

Idiomatic Expressions for defraud

• Phrase: defraud the government
  Meaning: to cheat or deceive the government by not paying taxes or by making false claims for benefits
  Usage: The company was found guilty of defrauding the government by underreporting its income.