Mulct — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈməlkt/

Meaning & Definition of Mulct

Mulct (noun)

  1. fine, penalty

Mulct (verb)

  1. to punish by a fine
  2. to defraud especially of money, swindle
  3. to obtain by fraud, duress, or theft

Mulct (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a sum of money to be paid as a punishment

    "the loan shark usually imposed a mulct of an additional 20% on overdue payments"

    similar: damages, fine, forfeit, forfeiture, penalty
    related: reparations, assessment, award, compensation, indemnity

Mulct (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to rob by the use of trickery or threats

    "trying to mulct the insurance company for an accident that never happened"

    similar: beat, bilk, bleed, cheat, chisel, chouse, con, cozen, defraud, diddle, do, do in, euchre, fiddle, fleece, flimflam, gaff, hose (slang), hustle, nobble (British slang), pluck, ream, rip off, rook, screw, shake down, short, shortchange, skin, skunk, squeeze, stick, stiff, sting, sucker, swindle, thimblerig, victimize, sell a bill of goods to, take for a ride, take to the cleaners
    related: extort, wrench, wrest, wring, clip, gouge, nick, overcharge, soak, exploit, milk, deceive, dupe, fool, gull, trick, rope (in), betray, bitch, double-cross, bamboozle, fast-talk

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Mulct

The most common words with a similar meaning to Mulct:

Slang: hose
British slang: nobble
damages, fine, forfeit, forfeiture, penalty, beat, bilk, bleed, cheat, chisel, chouse, con, cozen, defraud, diddle, do, do in, euchre, fiddle, fleece, flimflam, gaff, hustle, pluck, ream, rip off, rook, screw, shake down, short, shortchange, skin, skunk, squeeze, stick, stiff, sting, sucker, swindle, thimblerig

Related Words for Mulct

reparations, assessment, award, compensation, indemnity, extort, wrench, wrest, wring, clip, gouge, nick, overcharge, soak, exploit, milk, deceive, dupe, fool, gull, trick, rope (in), betray, bitch, double-cross, bamboozle, fast-talk

Word Forms of Mulct

Inflections: mulcted, mulcting, mulcts

Origin & Etymology of Mulct

Latin multa, mulcta

First known use: 1584

Frequently Asked Questions about Mulct

What does "Mulct" mean?

"Mulct" means fine, penalty. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: fine, penalty. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Mulct"?

Other words for "Mulct" include damages, fine, forfeit, forfeiture, penalty, beat, bilk and bleed. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Mulct" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Mulct"?

There are 73 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Mulct". Common alternatives include damages, fine, forfeit, forfeiture, penalty, beat, bilk, bleed, cheat and chisel.

How do you use "Mulct" in a sentence?

Examples of "Mulct" in a sentence: "the loan shark usually imposed a mulct of an additional 20% on overdue payments"; "trying to mulct the insurance company for an accident that never happened".

Is "Mulct" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Mulct" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Mulct"?

"Mulct" is pronounced /ˈməlkt/.

What is the origin of the word "Mulct"?

"Mulct" comes from Latin multa, mulcta. First known use: 1584.

What is another word for "Mulct" meaning "a sum of money to be paid as a punishment"?

When "Mulct" (noun) means a sum of money to be paid as a punishment, synonyms include damages, fine, forfeit, forfeiture and penalty.