Definition of Bilk

1. Verb. Cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money. "They bilk him of all his money"

Generic synonyms: Cheat, Chisel, Rip Off

2. Verb. Hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of. "Sam cannot bilk Sue "; "Foil your opponent"

3. Verb. Evade payment to. "He bilked his creditors"
Generic synonyms: Deprive

4. Verb. Escape, either physically or mentally. "The event evades explanation"
Exact synonyms: Elude, Evade
Generic synonyms: Break Loose, Escape, Get Away
Derivative terms: Eluding, Elusion, Elusive, Evasion

Definition of Bilk

1. v. t. To frustrate or disappoint; to deceive or defraud, by nonfulfillment of engagement; to leave in the lurch; to give the slip to; as, to bilk a creditor.

2. n. A thwarting an adversary in cribbage by spoiling his score; a balk.

Definition of Bilk

1. Verb. (transitive) To frustrate or disappoint; to deceive or defraud by not fulfilling an obligation; to leave in the lurch. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Bilk

1. to cheat [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: cheat

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bilk

bilirubinaemia
bilirubinemia
bilirubinglobulin
bilirubinoids
bilirubins
bilirubinuria
biliteral
biliteralism
bilitherapy
bilitranslocase
biliuria
biliverdin
biliverdine
biliverdinglobin
biliverdins
bilk (current term)
bilked
bilker
bilkers
bilking
bilks
bill
bill-hook
bill-hooks
bill-me order
bill hook
bill of Particulars
bill of attainder
bill of costs
bill of credit

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