mulct n. + Add to list US //ˈməɫkt// mulct SynonymsEtymology Synonyms amercementbuncodefrauddiddlefinegoldbricknobblerookswindlevictimizeOriginLATmulcta→FRMmulcter→ENmulct From Middle French mulcter (“to fine, punish”), from Latin mulcta (“penalty, fine”). Possibly a doublet of milk.