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Definition of fraud

fraud

/frɔːd/
fraud
Adverb:fraudulently
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Plural:frauds
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Adjective:fraudulent
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• noun

1

Wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.

Example

"The executives were arrested and charged with tax fraud after investigators uncovered the hidden accounts."

2

A person or thing intended to deceive others, typically by unjustifiably claiming or being credited with accomplishments or qualities.

Example

"When his forged medical credentials came to light, the self-proclaimed specialist was exposed as a complete fraud."

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• Rhymes for fraud

• Nearby Words

fratricide
fratty
frau
fraud
fraudster
fraudulence
fraudulent

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French 'fraude', which derives from the Latin 'fraus' (genitive 'fraudis'), meaning 'deceit, trickery, or injury'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fraud. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fraud
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