swindler
noun [ C ] uk/ˈswɪn.dəl.ər/ us/ˈswɪn.dəl.ɚ/
骗取(钱财)的人
someone who gets money dishonestly by deceiving or cheating people
The man was a swindler. 这个男人是个骗子。
See: swindle
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- a master mortgage swindler who had eluded capture for three years
- He was a sophisticated swindler who had lured investors into something resembling a Ponzi scheme by misrepresenting his own background and expertise.
- In particular they kept a lookout for pickpockets and swindlers.
- Apart from celebs, the swindler also conned some of the world's most famous banks and charities out of their cash.