German

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Etymology

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betrügen (to cheat, swindle) +‎ -er

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /bəˈtʁyːɡɐ/
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Noun

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Betrüger m (strong, genitive Betrügers, plural Betrüger, feminine Betrügerin)

  1. agent noun of betrügen; deceiver, fake, double-dealer
  2. fraud, impostor, imposter, fraudster (person)
    Synonym: Schwindler
  3. con artist, con man, scammer, cheat, cheater, swindler, confidence trickster
  4. crook

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