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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Bean TikTok post showing Kelly in the brand’s signature outdoor gear, including a rain jacket, hoodie and fleece.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 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

I have one of those sports fabric shirts for breathability, and I put on a two-layer coat, so it has the thermal fleece on the inside and a water-resistant outer layer.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 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

I watch him and I wonder if he wants a fleece or a sofa cushion to cover him up.

From "Mockingbird" by Kathryn Erskine

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