ripping off

VERB

rob; trick

Synonyms

WEAK

abuse appropriate bleed cheat con cop defraud dupe exploit filch fleece heist impose on lift nab pilfer pinch plunder ransack relieve rifle skin soak stick swindle swipe thieve use

Antonyms

WEAK

give offer

Example Sentences

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All from ripping off Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

In a police interview, Doughty said he had become frustrated because the machine would not accept coins, adding that police were "more interested in ripping off a pensioner".

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The England midfielder's 57th-minute goal prompted Emery to roar in delight before ripping off his jacket and hurling it into the air.

From Barron's • Dec. 21, 2025

The hosts and Nick dive into how the massive dollar store chains are ripping off their already financially stretched customers.

From Slate • Dec. 6, 2025

“Fantastic. We’ll have sushi for—” I pull the door open quickly, like ripping off a Band-Aid.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon