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defraud

verb

  1. to take something from by fraud
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /dɪˈfɹɔːd/ / /dɪˈfɹɔd/ / /dɪˈfɹɑd/

verb

Etymology: From Middle English defrauden, from Old French defrauder, from de- + frauder.

  1. To obtain money or property from (a person) by fraud; to swindle.

    I had never defrauded a man of a farthing, nor called him knave behind his back. But now the last rag that covered my nakedness had been torn from me. I was branded a blackleg, card-sharper, and murderer.

  2. To deprive.

    Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.

    She is sinned against, because she is defrauded of her rights ^((i.e. sexual satisfaction)).