shafted Definition
- 1to treat someone unfairly or dishonestly
- 2to be cheated or deceived
Using shafted: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shafted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I feel like I've been shafted by my boss.
Example
He was shafted out of his inheritance.
Example
The customers felt they were being shafted by the company's pricing policy.
shafted Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: shafted in Brief
'Shafted' [ʃæftɪd] is a verb that means to treat someone unfairly or dishonestly, or to be cheated or deceived. It is often used in situations where someone feels they have been taken advantage of, as in 'I feel like I've been shafted by my boss.' Synonyms include 'cheated', 'deceived', 'swindled', 'tricked', and 'duped'.
