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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024bilk /bɪlk/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object + of + object]- to defraud;
cheat:That smooth-talking guy bilked her of her life savings.
bilk•er, n. [countable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024bilk (bilk),USA pronunciation v.t. - to defraud;
cheat:He bilked the government of almost a million dollars. - to evade payment of (a debt).
- to frustrate:a career bilked by poor health.
- to escape from;
elude:to bilk one's pursuers.
n. - a cheat;
swindler. - a trick;
fraud;
deceit.
- of obscure origin, originally 1625–35
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged . swindle, trick, dupe, fleece, rook.
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