GRE word list

fleece

verb

to swindle, cheat, or overcharge someone, especially by exploiting their trust or vulnerability (contrasted with the common meaning of 'fleece' as soft animal hair or a fabric made from it)

The salesperson tried to fleece the elderly customer by charging an exorbitant price for a basic product.

Also swindle · cheat · overcharge · exploit · defraud

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