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Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
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
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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
: 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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