mulct
Speech parts
1. mulct - Noun
2. mulct - Verb
Meaning
A fine or penalty, esp. a pecuniary punishment or penalty.
A blemish or defect.
To punish for an offense or misdemeanor by imposing a fine or forfeiture, esp. a pecuniary fine; to fine.
Hence, to deprive of; to withhold by way of punishment or discipline.
Source: Webster's dictionarySynonyms
amercement
rook
swindle
diddle
fine
penalty
con
forfeit
forfeiture
defraud
victimize
bunco
scam
hornswoggle
goldbrick
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He swindled me out of my inheritance
She defrauded the customers who trusted her
he was fined for littering