Fleece American British informal
To deceive one's money by cheating or charging too much
That shopowners really fleeced us with this shoddy hat.
Don't be tricked by his sanctimonious words, we have been fleecing to buy his goods.
Many hotels have fleeced their travellers with poor quality service in the peak season.
To maintain someone's attention or to keep them waiting in a state of uncertainty.
Very dishonest and deceptive
To deceive or trick someone
Cheat, exploit someone; intentionally put someone in an unfair or unfavourable situation
The verb "fleece" should be conjugated according to its tense.