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fobbed off

VERB

palm off

Synonyms

WEAK

cheat deceive foist foist off misguide misinform mislead misrepresent offload pass off rip off rook scam stall swindle trick

Example Sentences

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Zara Dedman, 38, from Kent, says being "fobbed off" by doctors has had a huge impact on her mental health.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

But 59-year-old Franklin said she had been "fobbed off" by the company.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

It heard he should have been identified as a threat and action taken sooner after he was reported as suspicious by a member of the public, who was "fobbed off".

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

"I feel totally fobbed off by Bellway," he says.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2025

I'm not going to be fobbed off with a mere excuse, Ainley.

From A Mating in the Wilds by Binns, Ottwell