swindler

nounperson who cheats another

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noun person who cheats another

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philanthropist

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Word Origin & History

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.

Example Sentences for swindler

It was a trifle disconcerting to discover that she was the daughter of a swindler.

Did you ever hear of a case in which a swindler was swindled?

If he is a swindler, I certainly hope that sooner or later they expose him.

"Swindler, thief, scoundrel," were the terms he had thought of.

The swindler was not there, nor was he on the adjoining roof.

"Hang the luck; he must take me for a charity association," muttered the swindler.

Nat continued the hunt for the swindler for a good hour and then gave it up.

She got in, and as chance would have it, took a seat close to the swindler.

"I—I reckon I made a mistake," said the swindler, much crestfallen.

The swindler swung around, stared at Nat, and his face fell.

swindler

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chameleon

cheat

cheater

chiseler

con artist

con man

swindler

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cheat

cheater

chiseler

con artist

con man

Synonyms for swindler

chameleon