What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
finagler
Example
The finagler managed to get the best deal on the car by using his charm and persuasion. [finagler: noun]
Example
She finagled her way into the party by pretending to be a friend of the host. [finagled: past tense verb]
swindler
Example
The swindler convinced the elderly couple to invest their life savings in a fake business scheme. [swindler: noun]
Example
He was arrested for swindling customers out of thousands of dollars through his online scam. [swindling: present participle verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Swindler is a more commonly used word than finagler in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between finagler and swindler?
Both finagler and swindler are informal words, but swindler may be used more frequently in formal contexts due to its legal implications.
