FRAUDULENT Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

fraudulent

adjective

ˈfrȯ-jə-lənt

Definition of fraudulent

as in dishonest

marked by, based on, or done by the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value hoping to get millions from the insurance company, the man made the fraudulent claim that he had been seriously injured in the accident

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as in deceptive

given to or marked by cheating and deception fraudulent citizens who cheat on their taxes

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Recent Examples of fraudulent When asked about other fraudulent hotel listings that travelers frequently overlook, the FTC spokesperson specifically mentioned phone numbers. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 In GetReal Security’s Deepfake Readiness Benchmark Report, 41% of IT, cybersecurity, risk, and fraud leaders said their company had hired and onboarded a fraudulent candidate. — Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The report accuses doctors and hospitals of being driven by greed and of using fraudulent billing practices. — Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026 That information can be used to open fraudulent accounts, take over existing accounts or commit identity theft long after the original scam call or message ends. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fraudulent

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraudulent

Adjective

Under state law, a court can remove a director for fraud, dishonest acts or breach of duty in a case the attorney general can bring.

— Gabe Kaminsky, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
His costly miscalculation exploded into a life-and-death war fiasco that an incompetent and dishonest administration is now incapable of ending.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of dishonest

Adjective

The company alleges trademark infringement, unfair competition and deceptive trade practices.

— Jason St. Angelo, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
And, given his high release point, deceptive delivery and deep repertoire, where batters can’t often make good contact.

— Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of deceptive

Adjective

But to build a web of accusations based on false premises and the manipulation of reality in order to attack the Biennale and a film invited to compete is a petty and unacceptable act.

— John Bleasdale, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
China’s aircraft engineers have warned that artificial intelligence could feed false data into military intelligence, potentially distorting the design and operation of advanced weapons.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of false

Adjective

While this feature never got implemented, a Phia spokesperson told Bloomberg, Kianni was in support of the cookie stuffing practices, and encouraged team members to implement shady practices.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Santa Margarita River Trail Looking for a shady spring or summertime hike?

— Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of shady

Adjective

If the stove is level but a burner looks crooked or heats unevenly, the problem may be the burner, not the appliance.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026
Music takes on a different purpose by mid-August—who isn’t feeling a little lazy and crooked by now, spiritually overserved and ready for a nap?

— Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026