Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fraud
noun
/frɔːd/
Definition
Fraud is the act of deceiving someone to gain something of value, such as money or property.
Examples
- He committed fraud by lying about his income on the loan application.
- The company was accused of committing fraud to boost its stock prices.
- She fell victim to a fraud that promised high returns on investments.
Meaning
Fraud refers to wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.
Synonyms
- scam
- deception
- trickery
- swindle
- cheating
