swindler

Pronunciation: /ˈswɪnd.lə(ɹ)/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a person who swindles you by means of deception or fraud

Etymology

Borrowed from German Schwindler, 1774.

In classic literature

Synonyms

defrauder, chiseller, chiseler, gouger, scammer, grifter

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
deceiver
Narrower (hyponyms)
cardsharp, confidence man, clip artist, welcher

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