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Fraud
Sounds like
FRAWD
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Simple meaning
What does Fraud mean?
Dishonest trickery for gain.
Dictionary definition
Dishonest trickery meant to gain money, property, or advantage.
Example sentences
Fraud in a sentence
easy
The email was a fraud.
medium
The company warned customers about fraud.
hard
Fraud harms people by using lies or false information to gain something unfairly.
Synonyms
Words like Fraud
scamA dishonest trick to get money or advantage.
Antonyms
Opposite words
honestyTruthful and fair behavior.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fraud, depending on context.
Word family
Fraud word family
Base word
fraud
noun
frauds
More than one fraud.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does fraud mean?
Fraud means dishonest trickery for gain.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fraud?
Scam is close in meaning to fraud in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fraud?
Honesty contrasts with fraud.
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