Bilk
WordNet
verb
(1) Escape, either physically or mentally
"The thief eluded the police"
"This difficult idea seems to evade her"
"The event evades explanation"
(2) Evade payment to
"He bilked his creditors"
(3) Hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
"What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge"
"Foil your opponent"
(4) Cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money
WiktionaryText
Verb
- To frustrate or disappoint; to deceive or defraud by not fulfilling an obligation; to leave in the lurch.
- Johnny plans to bilk his creditor.