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fraud

Pronunciation: [frɔd]

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Learn how to use fraud in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

Example

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.

Example

What happens if someone frauds a bank?

How to pronounce fraud

Pronunciation: [frɔd]

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