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fraudulent

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈfrɔːdʒələnt/ · UK /ˈfrɔːdjələnt/

fraudulent means: Using lies or tricks to get money or another unfair advantage.

adjective

DISHONEST DECEPTIONC1

Using lies or tricks to get money or another unfair advantage.

  • The company used fraudulent sales methods.
  • Police investigated several fraudulent insurance claims.
  • His fraudulent scheme cost investors millions.

Similar words: dishonest, deceptive

Opposites: honest, legitimate

Common phrases: fraudulent activity, fraudulent claim, fraudulent scheme

FAKEC1

Made to seem real or genuine in order to deceive people.

  • The certificate was fraudulent.
  • He tried to cash a fraudulent check.
  • Officials discovered fraudulent documents among the applications.

Similar words: fake, forged, counterfeit, phony

Opposites: genuine, authentic

Common phrases: fraudulent document, fraudulent check, fraudulent certificate

Questions about fraudulent

What does fraudulent mean?

Using lies or tricks to get money or another unfair advantage.

What is fraudulent in other languages?

Türkçe: hileli · Español: fraudulento · Français: frauduleux · Deutsch: betrügerisch · Italiano: fraudolento · 日本語: 詐欺的な

How do you pronounce fraudulent?

In American English /ˈfrɔːdʒələnt/; in British English /ˈfrɔːdjələnt/.

How do you use fraudulent in a sentence?

The company used fraudulent sales methods. Police investigated several fraudulent insurance claims.

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