fraudulent

adjective

fraud·u·lent ˈfrȯ-jə-lənt

Synonyms of fraudulent

: characterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful

fraudulent use of a credit card

fraudulent claims for unemployment compensation—Wall Street Journal

fraudulently adverb

fraudulentness noun

Examples of fraudulent in a Sentence

Corrupt leaders were chosen in a fraudulent election. fraudulent use of a credit card the victim of a fraudulent scheme

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Howard brought claims for breach of fiduciary duty, constructive fraud and fraudulent misrepresentation against CAA. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026 His organization has accused parts of the autism-therapy industry of inflated billings, fraudulent filings, and billing for care that was never delivered. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Aug. 2026 Banks are required by law to follow strict anti-money laundering protocols and often have vast monitoring systems to flag any potentially fraudulent activity. — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026 Experts urge states to demand ownership transparency, audit for profit siphoning, and pursue legal action against fraudulent financial claims to protect these vital institutions. — Peter Ubel, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fraudulent

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15th century, in the meaning defined above

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“Fraudulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fraudulent. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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fraudulent

adjective

fraud·u·lent ˈfrȯ-jə-lənt

: based on or done by fraud

fraudulently adverb

fraudulentness noun

Legal Definition

fraudulent

adjective

fraud·u·lent

: characterized by, based on, or done by fraud compare deceptive, false, misleading

fraudulently adverb

fraudulent

adjective

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