gain(or obtain) sth by cheating; cheat(or trick,swindle)sb out of sth;defraud 弄虚作假，～荣誉seek honor through fraud and deception/～财物defraud sb of his money and belongings; obtain money under false pretenses /～信任worm one’s way into sb’s confidence/～选票wangle votes/～支持fool sb into giving his support