Definition of Scam

1. Noun. A fraudulent business scheme.

Exact synonyms: Cozenage
Generic synonyms: Cheat, Rig, Swindle
Derivative terms: Cozen, Cozen

2. Verb. Deprive of by deceit. "They scam 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, Mulct, Nobble, Rook, Short-change, Swindle, Victimize
Specialized synonyms: Short, Short-change
Generic synonyms: Cheat, Chisel, Rip Off
Derivative terms: Bunco, Con, Defrauder, Gyp, Scammer, Swindle, Swindler, Victimization

Definition of Scam

1. to cheat or swindle [v SCAMMED, SCAMMING, SCAMS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scam

scalp infection
scalp laceration
scalp lock
scalp muscle
scaly
scaly
scaly-winged
scaly anteater
scaly fern
scaly leg
scaly lentinus
scaly pholiota
scaly polypore
scaly ringworm
scaly tetter
scam (current term)
scamble
scambled
scambler
scamblers
scambles
scambling
scamel
scamels
scammed
scammel
scammer
scammers
scamming
scammonies

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