mulcted

verb

Meaning

To impose such a fine or penalty.
To swindle (someone) out of money.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

amercement(English)defraud(English)nobble(English)bunco(English)swindle(English)gyp(English)con(English)fine(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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