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Frauds: meaning, definitions and examples

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frauds

 

[ frɔːdz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

criminal activity

Frauds are deceitful practices used to gain an unfair advantage, usually involving dishonesty or trickery. This can include financial scams, identity theft, or forging documents.

Synonyms

cheat, deception, scam, swindle

Examples of usage

  • Many people fell victim to online frauds promising easy money.
  • The company was shut down due to allegations of fraud.
  • He was convicted of fraud and sentenced to prison.
Context #2 | Noun

person who deceives others

A fraud is a person who pretends to be something they are not, with the intention to deceive or manipulate others. This can include con artists, impostors, or charlatans.

Synonyms

charlatan, deceiver, impostor, phony

Examples of usage

  • She discovered that he was a fraud pretending to be a wealthy businessman.
  • The psychic turned out to be a fraud, preying on vulnerable people.
  • He was exposed as a fraud, claiming false credentials.

Translations

Translations of the word "frauds" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fraudes

🇮🇳 धोखाधड़ी

🇩🇪 Betrügereien

🇮🇩 penipuan

🇺🇦 шахрайства

🇵🇱 oszustwa

🇯🇵 詐欺

🇫🇷 fraudes

🇪🇸 fraudes

🇹🇷 dolandırıcılıklar

🇰🇷 사기

🇸🇦 احتيالات

🇨🇿 podvody

🇸🇰 podvody

🇨🇳 欺诈

🇸🇮 goljufije

🇮🇸 svik

🇰🇿 алдау

🇬🇪 თაღლითობები

🇦🇿 dələduzluqlar

🇲🇽 fraudes

Word origin

The word 'fraud' originated from the Latin word 'fraudare' meaning 'to cheat, deceive'. The concept of fraud has existed throughout history, with various forms of deceitful practices being used for personal gain. Fraudulent activities have evolved alongside advancements in technology, leading to complex schemes and scams. Detecting and preventing fraud remains a challenge in various sectors, requiring measures to protect individuals and organizations from financial losses.

See also: defraud, fraud, fraudster, fraudsters, fraudulence, fraudulent, fraudulently.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,606, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.