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English verb: bilk

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


ExamplesThey bilk him of all his money


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody.
Somebody ----s somebody of something


Broader (hypernym)cheat, chisel, rip off

2. bilk (social) hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of


SamplesWhat ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge.
Foil your opponent.


Synonymsbaffle, cross, foil, frustrate, queer, scotch, spoil, thwart


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Something ----s something


Broader (hypernym)forbid, foreclose, forestall, preclude, prevent


Narrower (hyponym)dash, disappoint, let down, ruin, short-circuit

3. bilk (possession) evade payment to


SamplesHe bilked his creditors.


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)deprive

4. bilk (motion) escape, either physically or mentally


SamplesThe thief eluded the police.
This difficult idea seems to evade her.
The event evades explanation.


Synonymselude, evade


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody.
Something ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)break loose, escape, get away









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