Swindle and Thievery

Swindle

Swindle noun - A scheme in which the victim is cheated out of his money after first gaining his trust.

Thievery and swindle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Thievery" instead a noun "Swindle".

Nearby Words: swindler, swindling, swindled

Thievery

Thievery noun - The unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner.
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Synonyms for Thievery

Swindle and thievery are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Swindle" instead a noun "Thievery".

Nearby Words: thief, thieving, thievish

How words are described

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