escroquerie

Definitions of escroquerie
  1. noun
    a fraudulent business scheme
    synonyms: arnaque
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    type of:
    duperie, filouterie
    the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme
  2. noun
    a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
    synonyms: arnaque
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    type of:
    duperie, filouterie
    the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme
  3. noun
    intentional deception resulting in injury to another person
    synonyms: trompeuse
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    types:
    duperie, filouterie
    the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme
    arnaque
    a fraudulent business scheme
    arnaque
    a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
    type of:
    crime, criminalité, péché
    (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
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