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fraud

The word “fraud” has 1 syllable: fraud

It's pronounced as /frɔːd/

What is synonym and antonym for fraud?

In the thesaurus, “fraud” has 145 synonyms and 43 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for fraud along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for fraud

Antonyms for fraud

Meanings of fraud

  • noun
    1. The crime of stealing or otherwise illegally obtaining money by use of deception tactics.
    2. Any act of deception carried out for the purpose of unfair, undeserved and/or unlawful gain.
    3. The assumption of a false identity to such deceptive end.
    4. A person who performs any such trick.
    5. A trap or snare.
  • verb
    1. To defraud.

Example Sentences

  • The company was shut down for committing fraud.
  • He was accused of credit card fraud.
  • Online fraud is becoming more common these days.
  • The politician was involved in a massive fraud scandal.
  • She reported the fraud to the authorities immediately.

On this page you'll find 188 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fraud, such as: Ponzi scheme, ace, actor, adept, artfulness, artifice, artlessness.

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