fraudulently — in a way that involves deception, especially criminal deception; dishonestly
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that involves deception, especially criminal deception; dishonestly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfrɔːdʒələntli/
Example Sentences
- The chef fraudulently claimed his instant noodles were made by Gordon Ramsay's grandmother.
- She was accused of fraudulently using her company credit card for personal expenses.
- The student fraudulently submitted his twin brother's homework, forgetting they were in different classes.
fraudulently
ADVERB[/ˈfrɔːdʒələntli/]
in a way that involves deception, especially criminal deception; dishonestly
He fraudulently swiped an elderly customer's card twice at the checkout.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'fraus' meaning deception or deceit. The word evolved through Medieval Latin and Old French into Middle English, originally used as a legal term in commerce to describe the deliberate deception of buyers through counterfeit goods or false representations.
Breakdown
fraus (deception, deceit) + -ulent (full of, abounding in) + -ly (adverbial suffix forming adverbs). The suffix '-ulent' creates the adjective 'fraudulent', and '-ly' converts it to the adverbial form.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The chef fraudulently claimed his instant noodles were made by Gordon Ramsay's grandmother.”
“She was accused of fraudulently using her company credit card for personal expenses.”
“The student fraudulently submitted his twin brother's homework, forgetting they were in different classes.”
“The company fraudulently reported higher profits to attract more investors.”
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