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fraud

[frɔːd]

fraud Definition

  • 1wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain
  • 2a person or thing intended to deceive others, typically by unjustifiably claiming or being credited with accomplishments or qualities

Using fraud: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fraud" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was found guilty of fraud and sentenced to five years in prison.

  • Example

    The company was accused of committing fraud by falsifying their financial statements.

  • Example

    She realized that the email she received was a fraud and did not click on the link.

  • Example

    The psychic's claims were exposed as a fraud.

fraud Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for fraud

Idioms Using fraud

  • a situation where investors are misled by false information about a company's stock

    Example

    The company was sued for fraud on the market after it was revealed that they had been providing false information to investors.

  • the transfer of property or assets with the intent to defraud creditors or avoid debt obligations

    Example

    The court ruled that the transfer of the property was a fraudulent conveyance and ordered it to be returned to the original owner.

  • a police unit that investigates cases of fraud

    Example

    The fraud squad was called in to investigate the embezzlement of funds from the charity.

Phrases with fraud

  • to engage in an act of deception for personal gain

    Example

    The businessman was arrested for committing fraud.

  • an inquiry into suspected fraudulent activity

    Example

    The bank launched a fraud investigation after noticing suspicious transactions.

  • a false statement made to obtain something of value

    Example

    The insurance company denied his claim because they believed it was fraudulent.

Origins of fraud

from Latin 'fraus', meaning 'deceit'

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Summary: fraud in Brief

The term 'fraud' [frɔːd] refers to wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain. It can also refer to a person or thing that deceives others. Examples include 'He was found guilty of fraud and sentenced to five years in prison.' and 'The psychic's claims were exposed as a fraud.' Phrases include 'commit fraud,' 'fraud investigation,' and idioms like 'fraud on the market,' which refers to misleading investors.

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