Meaning of 'bilk'

verb

to escape, either physically or mentally

Example: "I bilked my captures by reading books in my jail cell."

Synonyms: evade

verb

to evade payment to

Example: "They bilked their creditors."

verb

to hinder or prevent the efforts, plans, or desires of

Example: "I bilked my friend by turning down their picnic plans."

Synonyms: spoil

verb

to cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money

Example: "The crooks tried to bilk me but I outsmarted them."