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

Leadership

Scenario:

I fear our competitor's eagerness to close this deal. The terms seem too good to be true and they're deflecting our questions.

Response:

It certainly does seem suspicious. We shouldn't let ourselves be swindled into a decision that doesn't benefit us fully.

Business

Scenario:

Our accounting department flagged some discrepancies in our recent transaction with XYZ company. We need to investigate this matter thoroughly.

Response:

Yes, we should check everything. I don't want our company to be swindled into a poor investment.