How Do You Spell SWINDLING?

Pronunciation: [swˈɪndlɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "swindling" is spelled as /ˈswɪnd(ə)lɪŋ/ in IPA phonetic transcription. This word refers to the act of defrauding or cheating someone out of their money or property. The "sw" in "swindling" is pronounced as /sw/, with a strong "s" sound followed by "w". The "ind" sound is pronounced as /ɪnd/, with a short "i" sound followed by "n" and "d". The "ling" sound is pronounced as /lɪŋ/, with a short "i" sound followed by "ng". Together, they create the unmistakable sound of a scam in action.

SWINDLING Meaning and Definition

  1. Swindling refers to the act of deceiving or defrauding someone in order to illicitly gain money, property, or other valuable possessions. It involves manipulating and tricking individuals into willingly or unwittingly parting with their assets or resources through dishonest means.

    Swindling often involves various forms of dishonesty and cunning tactics, such as false representation, misrepresentation, or misdirection. Individuals who engage in swindling activities are commonly referred to as swindlers or con artists, as they specialize in exploiting vulnerability, trust, or naivety of their victims. They often employ sophisticated schemes, scams, or tricks to convince their targets to willingly cooperate and hand over their assets.

    Swindling can manifest in different contexts, such as financial fraud, investment scams, Ponzi schemes, or confidence tricks. It can take place both online and offline, targeting individuals, businesses, or even governments. Swindlers may use fake identities, forged documents, or deceptive tactics to create an illusion of credibility, reliability, or legitimacy, aiming to gain their victims' confidence and trust.

    The consequences of swindling can be severe, as victims may suffer significant financial losses, emotional distress, or damage to their reputation or livelihood. Governments and law enforcement agencies often criminalize swindling activities, and there are legal frameworks in place to apprehend and prosecute swindlers. However, due to the complex and ever-evolving nature of swindling, it can be challenging to identify and apprehend those involved in such fraudulent activities.

  2. • Cheating; defrauding.
    • Act of grossly cheating; knavery.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for SWINDLING

Etymology of SWINDLING

The word "swindling" has an etymology that traces back to the Middle English period. It derives from the verb "swinden", which meant "to shrink" or "to wither" in Old English. The verb "swinden" gradually evolved to mean "to cheat" or "to deceive" by the 17th century, giving rise to the noun "swindling", which refers to the act of defrauding or tricking someone for personal gain.

Conjugate verb Swindling

CONDITIONAL

I would swindle
we would swindle
you would swindle
he/she/it would swindle
they would swindle

FUTURE

I will swindle
we will swindle
you will swindle
he/she/it will swindle
they will swindle

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have swindled
we will have swindled
you will have swindled
he/she/it will have swindled
they will have swindled

PAST

I swindled
we swindled
you swindled
he/she/it swindled
they swindled

PAST PERFECT

I had swindled
we had swindled
you had swindled
he/she/it had swindled
they had swindled

PRESENT

I swindle
we swindle
you swindle
he/she/it swindles
they swindle

PRESENT PERFECT

I have swindled
we have swindled
you have swindled
he/she/it has swindled
they have swindled
I am swindling
we are swindling
you are swindling
he/she/it is swindling
they are swindling
I was swindling
we were swindling
you were swindling
he/she/it was swindling
they were swindling
I will be swindling
we will be swindling
you will be swindling
he/she/it will be swindling
they will be swindling
I have been swindling
we have been swindling
you have been swindling
he/she/it has been swindling
they have been swindling
I had been swindling
we had been swindling
you had been swindling
he/she/it had been swindling
they had been swindling
I will have been swindling
we will have been swindling
you will have been swindling
he/she/it will have been swindling
they will have been swindling
I would have swindled
we would have swindled
you would have swindled
he/she/it would have swindled
they would have swindled
I would be swindling
we would be swindling
you would be swindling
he/she/it would be swindling
they would be swindling
I would have been swindling
we would have been swindling
you would have been swindling
he/she/it would have been swindling
they would have been swindling

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