fraudulent

adjective

fraud·​u·​lent ˈfrȯ-jə-lənt How to pronounce fraudulent (audio)
: characterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
fraudulent use of a credit card
fraudulent claims for unemployment compensationWall 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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In response to this glut of fraudulent activity, social media companies and web operators have employed human monitors and machine technology to identify and shut down online scammers. Bob Woods, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2024 The investigation uncovered an identity theft conspiracy using a deceased person’s Social Security number that was used to make fraudulent Social Security cards, state driver’s licenses, and lawful permanent resident cards. Bethany Blankley | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024 Doing so reveals the real destination of the link in question, so tipping you off to any fraudulent intent. Davey Winder, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024 Many people are fed up with the constant barrage of fraudulent calls and messages. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fraudulent 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fraudulent was in the 15th century

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“Fraudulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fraudulent. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

fraudulent

adjective
fraud·​u·​lent ˈfrȯ-jə-lənt How to pronounce fraudulent (audio)
: 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

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