fleece

[flees] / flis /

VERB

defraud, swindle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cheat defraud gouge overcharge swindle

STRONG

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

WEAK

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

Example Sentences

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His outfit, an Off White hoodie and a fleece bucket hat with a tortoise on the front, is just as uplifting and whimsical as his attitude.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

This is worse because her attorney took an oath — to do no harm and protect his client, not fleece her.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Going after tech companies who are using algorithms to fleece us.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026

Rachel's daughter is in year seven at a secondary school in Cheshire where pupils wear polo shirts with a choice of sweatshirt, jumper or fleece.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

In fact, Mudgett was convinced that the fundamentals of the approach had merit—that by faking the deaths of others, he could indeed fleece life insurance companies.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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