What does MULCT mean?

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Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To defraud or extract money from someone by means of a fine or penalty.

Pronunciation (US): /məlkt/

Pronunciation (UK): /mʌlkt/

Origin and Usage: The word "mulct" originated from the Latin word "mulctare" which means to punish or fine. It was first recorded in English in the 16th century and was commonly used in legal contexts to refer to the imposition of fines or penalties. Today, it is still used in legal contexts but is also used more generally to refer to any situation where someone is defrauded or made to pay a penalty.

Synonyms: Fleece, swindle, cheat, defraud, rip off.

Related Words: Clump, flume, plumb, slump, trump.

Example Sentences:

• The company was found guilty of trying to mulct its customers by charging them hidden fees.
• The politician was accused of trying to mulct taxpayers out of millions of dollars.
• The scam artist was able to mulct several elderly people out of their life savings.