Swindled

/ˈswɪndəld/ verb

Definition

Cheated or tricked someone out of money or property through deception and fraud.

Etymology

From German 'Schwindler' meaning 'a swindler,' derived from 'schwindeln' meaning 'to be dizzy or to reel.' It suggests the dizziness of being confused or deceived.

Kelly Says

The Great Depression produced legendary swindlers like Charles Ponzi, whose pyramid scheme was so famous that 'Ponzi schemes' are still the name for this type of fraud today!

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