Definition of Scam

1. 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

2. Noun. A fraudulent business scheme.
Exact synonyms: Cozenage
Generic synonyms: Cheat, Rig, Swindle
Derivative terms: Cozen, Cozen

Definition of Scam

1. Noun. Fraudulent deal. ¹

2. Verb. To defraud or embezzle. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Scam

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

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scam

scalprums
scalps
scaly
scaly-sided merganser
scaly-winged
scaly anteater
scaly anteaters
scaly fern
scaly leg
scaly lentinus
scaly pholiota
scaly polypore
scaly ringworm
scaly tetter
scalyfoot
scam (current term)
scam artist
scamble
scambled
scambler
scamblers
scambles
scambling
scamel
scamels
scamilli
scamillus
scammed
scammee
scammel

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