Cheat out of

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To trick someone in order to get something from them, especially something valuable.

He cheated the old woman out of her entire life savings.
Visual representation of "cheat out of" - To trick someone in order to get something from them, especially something valuable.

Often appears as...

  • cheat someone out of money
  • cheat someone out of inheritance
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Visual representation of "cheat out of"
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Valuable Losses

Used when someone loses something precious, often because of deceit or trickery.

Illustration for Valuable Losses
The con artist cheated investors out of millions.
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Monetary Focus

Commonly refers to financial loss, where the victim is tricked into giving away money or assets.

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The fraudulent scheme cheated retirees out of their pensions.
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