takes to the cleaners

The phrase “takes to the cleaners” has 5 syllables: takes to the clean-ers.

It's pronounced as /ˈteɪks tə ðə ˈklɪnərz/.


What is synonym and antonym for takes to the cleaners?

In the thesaurus, “takes to the cleaners” has 27 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for takes to the cleaners along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for takes to the cleaners

  • bilk
  • cheat
  • cheats
  • circumvent
  • con
  • deceive
  • defraud
  • does
  • dupe
  • embezzle
  • extort
  • fleece
  • gouge
  • hoodwink
  • hustles
  • overcharge
  • plucks
  • rob
  • shakes down
  • shorts
  • squeezes
  • sticks
  • stings
  • suckers
  • swindle
  • victimize
  • victimizes

Antonyms for takes to the cleaners

  • aid
  • assist
  • be honest
  • give
  • help
  • offer

Example Sentences

  • After the debate, she takes to the cleaners her opponent with solid arguments.
  • The company's aggressive marketing strategy takes to the cleaners its competitors in sales figures.
  • In the game, the underdog team unexpectedly takes to the cleaners the reigning champions.
  • He thought he could win the negotiation, but she takes to the cleaners in the final round of bargaining.
  • The legal team takes to the cleaners the opposing counsel with a brilliant cross-examination.

On this page you'll find 33 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to takes to the cleaners, such as: aid, assist, be honest, bilk, cheat, cheats, circumvent.

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