Diddle
Diddle verb - To rob by the use of trickery or threats.
Usage example: an unscrupulous Broadway producer diddles little old ladies by persuading them to invest in a surefire flop
Skin
Skin verb - To rob by the use of trickery or threats.
Usage example: got his revenge on the dirty swindler who had skinned him
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Synonyms for Skin
Nearby Words: skinned, skinless
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