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How to pronounce defrauded

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dihFRAWdihd

/dɪˈfɹɔ.ɾɪd̚/

3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

Form of defraud

Defrauded is used as both the past tense and the past participle of defraud.

Cheated someone and took their money or property.

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Meanings & examples

past tense and past participle

Cheated someone and took their money or property.

The broker defrauded several clients of their savings.

The investors were defrauded by a fake investment company.

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