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Scammed

Description

Scammed is the past participle of the verb "scam," which means to deceive or cheat someone in order to obtain something or gain an advantage dishonestly. It refers to the act of being tricked or defrauded by someone.

Senses and Usages

1. Verb (Transitive)

To scam someone; to deceive or cheat someone: He scammed innocent people out of their life savings.

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2. Verb (Intransitive)

To engage in fraudulent or dishonest activities: The company was found scamming unsuspecting customers.

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3. Adjective

Describing someone who has been deceived or tricked, often by a fraudulent scheme: The elderly lady felt devastated and scammed after falling for the phone scam.

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Sample Sentences

1. He scammed innocent people out of their life savings.

2. The company was found scamming unsuspecting customers.

3. The elderly lady felt devastated and scammed after falling for the phone scam.