Fraudulent

/ˈfrɔː.ədʒ.lənt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

characterized by or based on trickery, deception, or fraud.

The company was sued for its fraudulent practices that misled investors.

intended to deceive; not genuine.

She was charged with making fraudulent claims on her tax return.

arising from or engaged in fraud.

The fraudulent activity was uncovered during the audit.

having a tendency to commit fraud.

He maintained a fraudulent lifestyle, living well beyond his means.

Derived from the Latin 'fraudulentus', from 'fraus', meaning 'deceit' or 'fraud'.

fraudulent activities

Illegal acts intended to deceive.

fraudulent misrepresentation

A type of fraud in which one party lies or misrepresents themselves.

fraud

Deceit and trickery, especially in financial matters.

deception

The act of deceiving someone.

con artist

A person who deceives others, typically to obtain money.

Throwing shade

He's just throwing shade with his fraudulent remarks about the business.

Hustling

That guy is always hustling with his fraudulent schemes.