FRAUDULENT Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

fraudulent

adjective

ˈfrȯ-jə-lənt

Definition of fraudulent

as in dishonest

marked by, based on, or done by the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value hoping to get millions from the insurance company, the man made the fraudulent claim that he had been seriously injured in the accident

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as in deceptive

given to or marked by cheating and deception fraudulent citizens who cheat on their taxes

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Recent Examples of fraudulent House Democrats announced a probe into StubHub in July, and both Baker and the company were hit with a class action suit over claims of fraudulent misrepresentation and violation of state consumer protection statutes. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026 The fundraising efforts were fraudulent, according to the DOJ, because the center allegedly didn't tell donors that some of the money would be used to pay high-level group leaders to be informants. — Michael Loria, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026 France has banned unsolicited telemarketing calls under a new law aimed at protecting consumers from intrusive sales pitches and shielding vulnerable people from fraudulent commercial practices. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026 That documentation can help when disputing fraudulent accounts and charges. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fraudulent

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraudulent

Adjective

Under state law, a court can remove a director for fraud, dishonest acts or breach of duty in a case the attorney general can bring.

— Gabe Kaminsky, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
His costly miscalculation exploded into a life-and-death war fiasco that an incompetent and dishonest administration is now incapable of ending.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of dishonest

Adjective

The company alleges trademark infringement, unfair competition and deceptive trade practices.

— Jason St. Angelo, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
And, given his high release point, deceptive delivery and deep repertoire, where batters can’t often make good contact.

— Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of deceptive

Adjective

But to build a web of accusations based on false premises and the manipulation of reality in order to attack the Biennale and a film invited to compete is a petty and unacceptable act.

— John Bleasdale, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
China’s aircraft engineers have warned that artificial intelligence could feed false data into military intelligence, potentially distorting the design and operation of advanced weapons.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of false

Adjective

For shady slopes, this evergreen, herbaceous perennial with striking yellow blooms makes excellent groundcover under trees.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2026
The massive trees had long been a home for rare species and a shady place for neighbors to gather.

— Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of shady

Adjective

The rule also failed to tackle all of the ways trusts and other vehicles provide impenetrable secrecy for the wealthy and the crooked alike.

— Casey Michel, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026
In Salinger’s narrative, Pencey is plagued by a population of troubled youth, crooked teachers, and spoiled rich kids, a mixture that often begat abuse.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026