Definition

A person who tricks others to get their money or possessions by cheating or deceiving them.

Example

The swindler was caught trying to sell fake tickets to the concert.

Conversation

Did you hear about that swindler who tricked people out of their money?

Yeah, I saw it on the news; it’s unbelievable how some people can be so deceitful.

I can't believe anyone would fall for a scam like that.

It just shows that we need to be more careful and aware of swindlers around us.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Swindler → The word originates from the German dialect 'schwindeln', meaning to act deceitfully or to cheat. It refers to a person who engages in deceitful practices to defraud others.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'cheats' or 'acts deceitfully' — that's what a swindler does.

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