swindle
/ˈswɪnd(ə)l/verb
Middle School
1
To defraud.
2
To obtain (money or property) by fraudulent or deceitful methods.
3
For a player in a losing position to play a clever move that provokes an error from the opponent, thus achieving a win or a draw.
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