Meaning & use
fraudulent
Done with the intent to deceive for unlawful or unfair gain; dishonest.
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The company was fined heavily for making fraudulent claims about its products.
Investigators uncovered a fraudulent scheme designed to overcharge unsuspecting customers.
A note on using this word
Often used in legal and financial contexts to describe deliberate deception, distinct from an honest mistake.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
honestlegitimate
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