| 单词 | swindlingly |
| 释义 | > as lemmasˈswindlingly ˈswindlingly adv. now somewhat rare dishonestly, fraudulently; in a manner which involves swindling or dishonesty. ΘΚΠ the mind > possession > taking > stealing or theft > defrauding or swindling > [adverb] sharkingly1659 swindlingly1812 1812 W. Gardiner Catal. Antient & Mod. Bks.: Pt. I App. 79 If, by ‘overcharging’, be meant, ‘describing in false colours, swindlingly’, where is the proof? 1832 Monthly Mag. Sept. 302 Thus we have proved the hollowness and insecurity of this institution, which has swindlingly assumed the name of the United States. 1887 H. W. Daly Digging, Squatting, & Pioneering Life S. Austral. xvi. 171 The break-up of many of the more swindlingly formed enterprises naturally ensued. 1930 Astounding Stories Sept. 314/2 They told me the price—swindlingly exorbitant for the unwary traveller who might wander down here. 1996 Piss Weakend (Univ. New S. Wales) 30 July 16/2 Which of these swindlingly charming household identities have what it takes to be Australia's first president? < as lemmas |
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