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fraudulent Synonyms

Another word for fraudulent

Choosing another word for fraudulent depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Obtained, done by, or involving intentional deception, trickery, or criminal dishonesty.

Usage Example

"The bank immediately froze the account after detecting several deceitful transactions."

Strongest
deceitful
dishonest
deceptive
Strong
duplicitous
underhanded
crooked
corrupt
illicit

• adjective (Context 2)

Unjustifiably claiming or credited with accomplishments, status, or qualities; counterfeit or bogus.

Usage Example

"The investigation exposed the self-proclaimed healer as a bogus charlatan preying on vulnerable patients."

Strongest
bogus
counterfeit
spurious
Strong
sham
fake
false
phony
specious

Opposites of fraudulent

The opposite of fraudulent shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

legitimate
genuine
authentic
honest
bona fide
lawful
real
aboveboard
See all opposites of fraudulent

• Nearby Words

fraud
fraudster
fraudulence
fraudulent
fraudulently
fraught
fraulein

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Fraudulent. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/fraudulent
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