swindler

/ˈswɪndlər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who swindles, especially one who cheats or defrauds people in a cunning and deceitful manner

“The con artist was caught and exposed as a swindler by the authorities.”

2. verb

to cheat or defraud (someone) in a cunning and deceitful manner

“He was swindled out of his life savings by the unscrupulous businessman.”

Synonyms

  • cheat
  • con artist
  • confidence trickster
  • scammer
  • swindler

Antonyms

  • honest person
  • victim