Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rort
noun
/rɔːt/
Definition
A fraudulent scheme or act, typically involving financial misconduct.
Examples
- They were involved in a rort that defrauded the investors.
- The government launched an inquiry into the rort affecting public funds.
Meaning
Rort refers to the act of manipulating or misusing funds or resources, often to obtain money dishonestly or through deceitful practices.
Synonyms
- fraud
- scam
- wheeling and dealing
- swindle
