fraud (**프**로드) — 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/
Korean meaning: 금전적 또는 개인적 이득을 위한 불법적 기만행위, 사기
Korean pronunciation: **프**로드
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
A criminal attempts bank fraud with fake documents and forged ID
Awed by the fraud so broad!
🎤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.
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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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