Definition of: swindle

(swin′dəl) v. ·dled, ·dling v.t.
1. To cheat of money or property by deliberate fraud; defraud.
2. To obtain by such means.
—v.i.
3. To practice fraud; be a swindler. See synonyms under STEAL.
—noun The act or process of swindling; a cheating; a cheat; fraud; specifically, anything that proves to be inferior to its advertising or appearance. See synonyms under FRAUD. [Back formation <SWINDLER]
—swin′dling noun