Swindle Definition

swindle
noun
  1. the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme; "that book is a fraud"
verb
  1. deprive of by deceit; "He swindled me out of my inheritance"; "She defrauded the customers who trusted her"; "the cashier gypped me when he gave me too little change"

"Swindle" in song lyrics

See how swindle is used in real songs:

  • "You would hardly ever catch the criminal or see the swindle"
    Aceyalone — The Walls and the Windows
  • "Even if you have to get swift and swindle"
    Main Source — Snake Eyes
  • "alex swindle"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "swindle"

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