How Do You Spell SWINDLED?

Pronunciation: [swˈɪndə͡ld] (IPA)

Swindled is a verb that means to cheat someone out of money or property. The IPA phonetic transcription for swindled is /ˈswɪndld/. This word is spelled with two syllables and the primary stress is on the first syllable, which is pronounced as /swɪnd/. The "-led" at the end of the word is pronounced as /ld/. This spelling follows the regular past tense conjugation for English verbs ending in "-el" or "-le".

SWINDLED Meaning and Definition

  1. Swindled is a verb used to describe an act of deceit, deception, or fraud committed against someone, usually resulting in financial loss or harm. It refers to the act of obtaining money, property, or some form of valuables from another person through dishonest means, often by means of trickery, deception, or false pretenses.

    When an individual is swindled, they are typically manipulated or fooled into believing false claims, promises, or representations made by another party with the intention to gain unjust benefits. Swindlers can employ various techniques such as confidence tricks, scams, or schemes to exploit the trust or vulnerability of their victims.

    The act of being swindled can have significant consequences for the victim, leading to financial distress, emotional distress, or loss of assets. Swindlers often use their charm, persuasive skills, or manipulation tactics to gain the confidence of their targets and persuade them to part with their money or possessions.

    It is important to note that swindling is an illegal and unethical practice, considered a form of fraud or theft. The individuals who engage in swindling activities are commonly referred to as swindlers or fraudsters. Measures such as legal action, public awareness campaigns, and increased vigilance can help prevent individuals from being swindled and safeguard against fraudulent schemes.

  2. Grossly cheated.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of SWINDLED

The word "swindle" originated from the mid-18th century (around 1775) and is believed to have derived from the German word "schwindeln", meaning "to be dizzy" or "to feel giddy". The German term "schwindeln" further hails from the Old High German word "swintilōn", which signifies "to languish" or "to be weak". Eventually, "schwindeln" evolved to encompass the additional meaning of "to cheat" or "to deceive", which was then adopted into English as "swindle".

Conjugate verb Swindled

CONDITIONAL

I would swindle
we would swindle
you would swindle
he/she/it would swindle
they would swindle

FUTURE

I will swindle
we will swindle
you will swindle
he/she/it will swindle
they will swindle

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have swindled
we will have swindled
you will have swindled
he/she/it will have swindled
they will have swindled

PAST

I swindled
we swindled
you swindled
he/she/it swindled
they swindled

PAST PERFECT

I had swindled
we had swindled
you had swindled
he/she/it had swindled
they had swindled

PRESENT

I swindle
we swindle
you swindle
he/she/it swindles
they swindle

PRESENT PERFECT

I have swindled
we have swindled
you have swindled
he/she/it has swindled
they have swindled
I am swindling
we are swindling
you are swindling
he/she/it is swindling
they are swindling
I was swindling
we were swindling
you were swindling
he/she/it was swindling
they were swindling
I will be swindling
we will be swindling
you will be swindling
he/she/it will be swindling
they will be swindling
I have been swindling
we have been swindling
you have been swindling
he/she/it has been swindling
they have been swindling
I had been swindling
we had been swindling
you had been swindling
he/she/it had been swindling
they had been swindling
I will have been swindling
we will have been swindling
you will have been swindling
he/she/it will have been swindling
they will have been swindling
I would have swindled
we would have swindled
you would have swindled
he/she/it would have swindled
they would have swindled
I would be swindling
we would be swindling
you would be swindling
he/she/it would be swindling
they would be swindling
I would have been swindling
we would have been swindling
you would have been swindling
he/she/it would have been swindling
they would have been swindling

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