fraud
Pronunciation: [frɔd]
Context: "legal"
(noun) fraud is when someone tricks or deceives another person for their own benefit, usually involving money or property. It's like when someone pretends to be someone else to take your money.
Example
The police arrested a man for committing fraud after he took money from people by pretending to sell fake tickets.
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She was not involved in any fraud; she always acted honestly in her business.
Example
How can people protect themselves from fraud when shopping online?
Context: "trust and honesty"
(noun) fraud can also refer to a person who is not what they seem and uses deceit to gain something. Like when someone lies about their abilities or achievements to impress others.
Example
The celebrity was exposed as a fraud after it was revealed they had faked their accomplishments.
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He is known for his honesty, so no one considers him a fraud.
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How do we identify a fraud in our community?
Context: "deception"
(verb) to commit fraud means to deceive or trick someone, often for illegal gain. It's when someone does something that isn’t true to take advantage of another person.
Example
The businessman frauded several investors by promising them high returns that were not real.
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She did not fraud anyone; she always told the truth about her product.
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What happens if someone frauds a bank?