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.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing