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BILK

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Bilk.

How to pronounce bilk:

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Bilk - as a verb

Cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money

Hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

Example: "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was ruth's amazing september surge"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
baffle14cross7foil7frustrate12scotch13spoil7thwart12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
forbid12foreclose14forestall12preclude13prevent12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Evade payment to

Example: "He bilked his creditors"

Escape, either physically or mentally

Example: "The thief eluded the police"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
elude6evade9

Bilk - as a noun

The spoiling of someone's score in the crib.

A deception, a hoax.

A cheat or swindler.

Example Sentences

"He tried to bilk unsuspecting customers out of their money."
"The businessman managed to bilk his partners out of their fair share of the profits."
"She exposed the fake charity that was trying to bilk people out of their donations."
"The fraudulent contractor bilked homeowners by promising renovation work but never completing it."
"The con artist was able to bilk wealthy individuals through an elaborate investment scheme."
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Word Game Points

Is BILK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bilk is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BILK has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is BILK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bilk is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BILK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is BILK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bilk is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BILK has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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