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FRAUD

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Fraud.

How to pronounce fraud:

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Fraud - as a noun

A person who makes deceitful pretenses

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fakefakerimposterimpostorpretenderpseudpseudorole playershamshammer
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beguilercheatcheaterdeceiverslickertrickster
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
duperyfraudulencehoaxhumbugput-on
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
chicanechicaneryguileshenanigantrickerywile
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme

Example: "That book is a fraud"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cheatrigswindle
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fraud
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Fraud - as a verb

To defraud

Example Sentences

"He was arrested for credit card fraud."
"The company was involved in a major accounting fraud."
"The politician was accused of voter fraud."
"She filed a lawsuit against the company for consumer fraud."
"The businessman was convicted of insurance fraud."
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Word Game Points

Is FRAUD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fraud is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FRAUD has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is FRAUD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fraud is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FRAUD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is FRAUD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fraud is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FRAUD has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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