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Synonyms & Similar Words
deception
dishonesty
swindling
cheating
duplicity
double-dealing
chicanery
trickery
imposture
sham
pretence
falsification
misrepresentation
forgery
counterfeit
embezzlement
thievery
larceny
pilferage
defrauding
swindling
scamming
hoodwinking
bamboozling
finagling
deceit
guile
cunning
craftiness
ruse
artifice
subterfuge
stratagem
Meaning of Fraud
The act of deceiving someone in order to gain something, usually financial or personal
Definitions
- A person or thing that deceives or cheats someone
- A false or misleading statement, representation, or action
Example Uses
- The company was found guilty of fraud and had to pay a large fine
- The victim of the fraud lost all of their savings
- The new law aims to prevent fraud and protect consumers
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
honesty
integrity
sincerity
truthfulness
authenticity
genuineness
transparency
openness
candor
fairness
equity
justice
legitimacy
lawfulness
righteousness
uprightness
probity
rectitude
trustworthiness
reliability
dependability