Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
swindler
noun
/ˈswɪndlər/
Definition
A swindler is a person who cheats or deceives others, typically to obtain money or personal gain.
Examples
- The swindler promised huge returns on investments but disappeared with the money.
- Everyone in the town was wary of the swindler who had tricked many into losing their savings.
- She felt foolish for falling for the swindler’s charming act.
Meaning
The term ‘swindler’ refers to someone who uses trickery and deceit to exploit or defraud others.
Synonyms
- con artist
- fraudster
- charlatan
- trickster
- scammer
