
Swindler
Negative Connotation
The word 'swindler' has a very negative and dishonest implication.

She felt betrayed when she realized the businessman was a swindler.
Criminal Activity
'Swindler' implies illegal activity and is used in legal and crime-related contexts.

The police arrested the swindler for his elaborate Ponzi scheme.
Trust Exploitation
A swindler often gains trust before defrauding people, making the betrayal more impactful.

He posed as a charity worker, but he was really a swindler.
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CharlatanCheatDeceiveFraudsterGrifterHustlerImpostorTrickster
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