Swindler Meaning in English

word

US

ˈswɪndəɫɝ/, /ˈswɪndɫɝ

SWIN-dler

UK

swˈɪndlɐ

SWIN-dluh

Definition

A swindler is a person who cheats others, especially to get money or valuables by lying or trickery.

Usage & Nuances

"Swindler" is formal and often used in news, law, or historical contexts. Common collocations: "con artist" (informal/synonym), "notorious swindler", "online swindler". Don't confuse with "thief" (steals directly), as a swindler deceives. The verb is "swindle".

• Spanish: estafador - timador
• Portuguese (BR): golpista - vigarista
• Portuguese (PT): burlão - vigarista
• Chinese (Simplified): 骗子
• Chinese (Traditional): 騙子
• Hindi: ठग - धोखेबाज़
• Arabic: محتال - نصّاب
• Bengali: প্রতারক - ঠগ
• Russian: мошенник
• Japanese: 詐欺師
• Vietnamese: kẻ lừa đảo
• Korean: 사기꾼
• Turkish: dolandırıcı
• Urdu: دھوکہ باز
• Indonesian: penipu

Example Sentences

The police arrested the swindler yesterday.

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A swindler tricked her into giving away her savings.

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That man is a well-known swindler in town.

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Don't give your credit card number to a swindler online.

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They say the swindler disappeared with millions.

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After the scam, everyone realized he was a swindler all along.

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