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fraudulent
[fraw-juh-luhnt]
adjective
characterized by, involving, or proceeding from fraud, as actions, enterprise, methods, or gains.
a fraudulent scheme to evade taxes.
false or deceiving; phony; misleading.
They’ve concocted a series of fraudulent pretexts for the invasion that collapse instantly on examination.
fraudulent
/ ˈfrɔːdjʊlənt /
adjective
acting with or having the intent to deceive
relating to or proceeding from fraud or dishonest action
Other Word Forms
- fraudulence noun
- fraudulency noun
- fraudulently adverb
- nonfraudulence noun
- nonfraudulency noun
- nonfraudulent adjective
- nonfraudulently adverb
- unfraudulent adjective
- unfraudulently adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of fraudulent1
Word History and Origins
Origin of fraudulent1
Example Sentences
The situation First Brands now finds itself in resulted from “decisions and actions” by the company, including “possible fraudulent or otherwise improper activity that is under investigation,” Handler said.
When the housing bubble collapsed, fraudulent investors defaulted at more than double the rate of honest ones.
Over the years, several business partners sued James over his financing arrangements, alleging misleading and fraudulent practices.
Her family suggested she change the name of her business to avoid further confusion, but she said she was determined to stick with her name and hoped Facebook would take the fraudulent page down.
That means the average American paid $327 of tax dollars last year on these subsidies, of which some $82 covered fraudulent enrollment.
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