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bilk

(b/I/lk )

A thwarting an adversary in cribbage by spoiling his score; a balk.(noun)

source: webster1913

cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money(verb.social)

source: wordnet30
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of(verb.social)

Synonym:
baffle, cross, foil, frustrate, queer, scotch, spoil, thwart

source: wordnet30
evade payment to(verb.possession)

Example:
He bilked his creditors.

source: wordnet30
escape, either physically or mentally(verb.motion)

Synonym:
elude, evade

source: wordnet30
To frustrate or disappoint; to deceive or defraud, by nonfulfillment of engagement; to leave in the lurch; to give the slip to; as, to bilk a creditor.(verb)

source: webster1913

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