swindle

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Swindle' refers to the act of deceiving someone in order to take something valuable from them. It's like a sneaky magic trick, but instead of taking your card, the magician takes your wallet!

Examples in Different Contexts

In crime fiction, a 'swindle' can be a central plot point. An author might write, 'The elaborate swindle, involving art forgeries, had the detectives racing against time to catch the mastermind.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

There's something amiss about that so-called original Van Gogh at the auction house. It just doesn't sit right with his typical style.

Response:

That thought crossed my mind too. We should have an independent expert confirm its authenticity before we get swindled.

Tech

Scenario:

The sudden surge in user traffic on our website appears suspicious. It's highly irregular for our usage statistics.

Response:

I agree, it could be a scam. We should swindle-proof our website to prevent fraudulent activities.