fraud — wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain
Pronunciation (IPA): /frɔːd/
Example Sentences
- The fake diploma turned out to be a complete fraud - just like my cooking skills on my dating profile.
- Online fraud has increased dramatically with the rise of e-commerce.
- The company's CEO was accused of massive financial fraud that cost investors millions.
fraud
NOUN[/frɔːd/]
wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain
The banker committed fraud by selling fake gold bars to trusting customers.
Awed by the fraud so broad!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'fraude', derived from Latin 'fraus' or 'fraudis', meaning deceit or deception. The term entered English in the 13th century through Norman French influence.
Breakdown
fraud (from Latin 'fraus' meaning deceit) - no productive morphemes in modern English; the word is used as a standalone noun
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📝Examples
“The fake diploma turned out to be a complete fraud - just like my cooking skills on my dating profile.”
“Online fraud has increased dramatically with the rise of e-commerce.”
“The company's CEO was accused of massive financial fraud that cost investors millions.”
“My friend claimed he could eat 50 hot dogs, but it was all fraud - he tapped out at three.”
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