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Definition of Mulct
1. Verb. Deprive of by deceit. "They mulct him of all his money"; "The cashier gypped me when he gave me too little change"
Exact synonyms: Bunco, Con, Defraud, Diddle, Gip, Goldbrick, Gyp, Hornswoggle, Nobble, Rook, Scam, Short-change, Swindle, Victimize
Specialized synonyms: Short, Short-change
Generic synonyms: Cheat, Chisel, Rip Off
Derivative terms: Bunco, Con, Defrauder, Gyp, Scam, Scammer, Swindle, Swindler, Victimization
Specialized synonyms: Short, Short-change
Generic synonyms: Cheat, Chisel, Rip Off
Derivative terms: Bunco, Con, Defrauder, Gyp, Scam, Scammer, Swindle, Swindler, Victimization
2. Noun. Money extracted as a penalty.
Exact synonyms: Amercement, Fine
Generic synonyms: Penalty
Specialized synonyms: Library Fine
Derivative terms: Amerce, Fine
Generic synonyms: Penalty
Specialized synonyms: Library Fine
Derivative terms: Amerce, Fine
3. Verb. Impose a fine on. "He was fined for littering"
Definition of Mulct
1. n. A fine or penalty, esp. a pecuniary punishment or penalty.
2. v. t. To punish for an offense or misdemeanor by imposing a fine or forfeiture, esp. a pecuniary fine; to fine.
Definition of Mulct
1. Noun. (legal) A fine or penalty, especially a pecuniary one. ¹
2. Verb. To impose such a fine. ¹
3. Verb. To swindle (someone) out of money. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Mulct
1. to defraud [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: defraud
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