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fleecing

VERB

plunder, steal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cheat defraud gouge overcharge swindle

STRONG

bleed burn clip con cozen despoil flimflam hustle milk mulct pluck rifle rob rook shaft strip

WEAK

jerk around rip off rope in run a game on sell a bill of goods take for a ride take to the cleaners

Antonyms

WEAK

give offer

Example Sentences

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Not only did this nonleadership fail to halt existing fraud, criminals expanded over the next seven years into fleecing programs for disabilities, adult daycare, autism, substance abuse and housing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

The fleecing of Kevin, who ProPublica agreed to identify by first name only, was a textbook example of pig butchering.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2025

This revenue share is for all media—not just books—but illustrates the extreme financial incentive prisons have to participate with prison telecom companies in this fleecing of incarcerated people.

From Slate • Sep. 17, 2024

They have been accused of fleecing ordinary people by charging extortionate amounts for cash withdrawals.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2023

“Not suckering me here, are you, Jace? Tell you what, how about fleecing me for one pound?”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell