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What is another word for Fraudulent? – 228 Fraudulent Synonyms

    Need another word for Fraudulent? Use these synonyms of Fraudulent from our thesaurus to say it differently.


    Synonyms & Similar Words

    deceitful dishonest false fake sham spurious bogus counterfeit untrue misleading duplicitous crooked corrupt unscrupulous crafty sly treacherous perfidious traitorous double-dealing insincere untrustworthy unreliable mendacious fallacious specious delusive illusory deceptive devious cunning guileful artful Machiavellian fraudulent deceptive dishonest false deceitful corrupt unscrupulous shady suspicious questionable dubious dodgy fishy phony pseudo pretended feigned simulated affected assumed fictitious fabricated forged concocted

    Meaning of Fraudulent

    The primary meaning of the word "Fraudulent" is related to something that is intended to deceive or cheat people.

    Definitions

    • Relating to or characterized by deceit or deception, especially in order to gain money or goods.
    • * Intended to deceive or cheat people, typically in order to gain money or goods.

    Etymology of Fraudulent

    The word "Fraudulent" originates from the Latin word "fraudulentem", which is the accusative singular of "fraudulentus", meaning deceitful or fraudulent, derived from "fraus", meaning deceit or fraud.
    Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe acts or behaviors intended to deceive or cheat others.

    Example Uses

    • The company was found to have engaged in fraudulent activities, resulting in significant financial losses for its investors.
    • * The police investigated the fraudulent claim and discovered that it was an attempt to scam the insurance company.
    • * The new policy aims to prevent fraudulent transactions and protect consumers' personal data.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    honest truthful sincere genuine authentic legitimate lawful legal rightful justified valid trustworthy reliable dependable faithful loyal upright virtuous moral ethical principled righteous honorable respectable reputable credible trustworthy transparent open straightforward frank candid truthful veracious factual accurate correct precise exact

    Related Nouns

    fraud deceit deception dishonesty corruption crime offense scandal sham fake forgery counterfeit imitation replica duplicate copy simulation pretense disguise guise camouflage concealment cover-up scheme plot plan strategy tactic ploy ruse trick swindle cheat scam swindling embezzlement misappropriation malfeasance malpractice

    Related Verbs

    deceive cheat swindle defraud mislead delude beguile dupe hoodwink bamboozle trick fool scam embezzle misappropriate pilfer steal rob plunder exploit manipulate coerce extort blackmail bribe corrupt pervert suborn tamper falsify forge counterfeit simulate feign pretend disguise conceal cover hide

    Related Adjectives

    dishonest deceitful false fake sham spurious bogus counterfeit untrue misleading duplicitous crooked corrupt unscrupulous crafty sly treacherous perfidious traitorous double-dealing insincere untrustworthy unreliable mendacious fallacious specious delusive illusory deceptive devious cunning guileful artful Machiavellian corrupt unscrupulous shady suspicious questionable dubious dodgy fishy phony pseudo pretended feigned simulated affected assumed fictitious fabricated forged concocted