Defrauding and Thieving

Defrauding

Defrauding adjective - Marked by, based on, or done by the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value.

Thieving and defrauding are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Thieving" instead a noun "Defrauding".

Nearby Words: defraud, defrauded

Thieving

Thieving noun - The act of taking something from someone unlawfully.
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Defrauding and thieving are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defrauding" instead a noun "Thieving".

Nearby Words: thief, thievery, thieved
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